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Nikon D300S vs Sony A6700

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56
Nikon D300S front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
96
Overall
82

Nikon D300S vs Sony A6700 Key Specs

Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Revealed November 2009
  • Previous Model is Nikon D300
  • Later Model is Nikon D600
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Launched July 2023
  • Superseded the Sony A6600
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Nikon D300S vs Sony A6700 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon D300S vs Sony A6700, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D300S (12MP) and A6700 (26MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D300S was announced 14 years prior to the A6700 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D300S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6700 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D300S matches up versus the A6700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Sony A6700

 D300S A6700 

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Nikon D300S

 A6700 D300S 
LaunchedJuly 2023November 2009Fresher by 166 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D300S and Sony A6700

 D300S A6700 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen size

Nikon D300S vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D300S has exterior dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs) and the Sony A6700 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the D300S compared to the A6700.

Nikon D300S vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D300S and A6700 is 55 and 75 respectively.

Nikon D300S vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D300S vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D300S and A6700.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony A6700 to show extra detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older D300S will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D300S vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Nikon D300S vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D300S vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D300S Portrait photography details
Sony A6700 Portrait photography details
62
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
83
has manual focus
MP count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D300S as a Street photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Street photography camera
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (938g)
83
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D300S
Sports photography with Sony A6700
58
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
86
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (570 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D300S Travel photography highlights
Sony A6700 Travel photography highlights
48
weather proof
has built in flash
heavier than others in class (938 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
84
good battery (570 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count great (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D300S Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6700 Landscape photography highlights
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good battery (570 shots)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D300S as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6700 as a Vlogging camera
22
includes face detection focusing
has external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others in class (938g)
84
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
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Nikon D300S vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300S and Sony A6700
 Nikon D300SSony Alpha a6700
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D300S Sony Alpha a6700
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-11-16 2023-07-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 51 759
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony E
Amount of lenses 309 199
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 938 grams (2.07 pounds) 493 grams (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 787 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 images 570 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL3e NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Cost at launch $1,630 $1,399