Nikon D300S vs Sony A850

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon D300S and Sony A850, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the D300S (12MP) and A850 (25MP) and the D300S (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The D300S was manufactured 5 months before the A850 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D300S grades versus the A850 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D300S and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D300S Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D300S has got exterior measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs) and the Sony A850 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D300S and Sony A850 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the D300S vs the A850.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D300S and A850 is 55 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D300S and A850.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D300S featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A850 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.