Nikon D300S Competitors

As well as being compared against other pro DSLRs, the Nikon D300S is also often compared to entry-level DSLRs and mirrorless. The Nikon D300S's top rivals come from Nikon (such as the D7000 and the D90) and Canon (such as the EOS 7D and the EOS 60D)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon D300S compared to other pro DSLR competitors include: it has slightly wider dynamic range (12.2 EV vs 11.7 EV), shoots faster continuously (7 fps vs 5.3 fps), slightly more lenses available (169 lenses vs 125 lenses), has slightly more focus points (51 vs 19) and slightly better viewfinder coverage (100% vs 98%).

However, on average it is slightly more noisy at high ISO (787 ISO vs 1,815 ISO), records lower quality movies (720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), slightly smaller viewfinder (0.62x vs 0.71x), takes significantly lower resolution photos (12.2 MP vs 21 MP) and has a slightly smaller sensor (APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs full frame 35.9x24.0mm).

Canon EOS 7D similar age $1,329 - $1,821 (body only) $1,498 - $1,800 28-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 7D (vs the D300S) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps Higher true resolution: 17.9 MP vs 12.2 MP Less shutter lag: 131 ms vs 225 ms Significant disadvantages of the 7D (vs the D300S) Significantly fewer focus points: 19 vs 51 Has fewer storage slots: 1 vs 2 common strengths of the 7D and D300S Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 148x111x74 mm vs Professional size 147x114x74 mm Thin: 2.9" vs 2.9"
	Compare the Canon EOS 7D vs the Nikon D300S
Nikon D700 1 year older $2,750 (body only)	Significant advantages of the D700 (vs the D300S) Much lower noise at high ISO: 2,303 ISO vs 787 ISO Significantly better image quality: 80.0 vs 70.0 Much larger sensor: Full frame 36.0x24.0mm vs APS-C 23.6x15.8mm Significant disadvantages of the D700 (vs the D300S) Does not take movies: None vs 720p @ 24fps Fewer lenses available: 121 lenses vs 169 lenses Much less viewfinder coverage: 95% vs 100% common strengths of the D700 and D300S Many focus points: 51 vs 51 Fairly small: Large 147x123x77 mm vs Professional size 147x114x74 mm Thin: 3" vs 2.9"
	Compare the D700 vs the D300S
Nikon D300 1 year older $1,673 - $1,816 (body only) $2,639 16-85mm lens	Significant advantages of the D300 (vs the D300S) None found Significant disadvantages of the D300 (vs the D300S) Does not take movies: None vs 720p @ 24fps Has fewer storage slots: 1 vs 2 common strengths of the D300 and D300S Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses Many focus points: 51 vs 51 Fairly small: Professional size 147x114x74 mm vs Professional size 147x114x74 mm
	Compare the D300 vs the D300S
Canon EOS 60D 1 year newer $899 - $1,304 (body only) $1,138 - $1,342 18-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 60D (vs the D300S) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps Has a flip-out screen Higher true resolution: 17.9 MP vs 12.2 MP Significant disadvantages of the 60D (vs the D300S) Less dynamic range: 11.5 EV vs 12.2 EV Many fewer focus points: 9 vs 51 No weather sealing common strengths of the 60D and D300S Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Professional size 147x114x74 mm Inexpensive: $898.75 vs $1,699.99
	Compare the Canon EOS 60D vs the Nikon D300S
Canon EOS 5D Mark II 10 months older $2,400 (body only) $2,799 - $2,839 24-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the D300S) Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,815 ISO vs 787 ISO Significantly better image quality: 79.0 vs 70.0 Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps Significant disadvantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the D300S) Many fewer focus points: 9 vs 51 Significantly fewer cross-type focus points: 1 vs 15 Shoots slower: 3.9 fps vs 7 fps common strengths of the 5D Mark II and D300S Fairly small: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Professional size 147x114x74 mm Thin: 3" vs 2.9" Inexpensive: $2,330.54 vs $1,699.99
	Compare the Canon EOS 5D Mark II vs the Nikon D300S
Nikon D800 2 years newer	Significant advantages of the D800 (vs the D300S) Much higher true resolution: 36.2 MP vs 12.2 MP Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps Significantly larger screen: 3.2" vs 3.0" Significant disadvantages of the D800 (vs the D300S) Fewer lenses available: 121 lenses vs 169 lenses Shoots slower: 4 fps vs 7 fps Thicker: 3.2" vs 2.9" common strengths of the D800 and D300S Many focus points: 51 vs 51 Multiple storage slots: 2 vs 2 Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the D800 vs the D300S

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon D300S compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a slightly higher resolution screen (920k dots vs 230k dots), slightly larger viewfinder (0.62x vs 0.51x), has a weather sealed body, shoots faster continuously (7 fps vs 4.5 fps) and has an external mic jack.

However, on average it is significantly more noisy at high ISO (787 ISO vs 1,162 ISO), has slightly lower image quality (70.0 vs 80.0), records lower quality movies (720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), takes slightly lower resolution photos (12.2 MP vs 16.1 MP) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO).

Nikon D7000 1 year newer $1,097 (body only) $1,227 55-200mm lens	Significant advantages of the D7000 (vs the D300S) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,167 ISO vs 787 ISO Significantly better image quality: 80.0 vs 70.0 Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 24fps Significant disadvantages of the D7000 (vs the D300S) Significantly fewer focus points: 39 vs 51 Significantly fewer cross-type focus points: 9 vs 15 common strengths of the D7000 and D300S Good dynamic range: 13.9 EV vs 12.2 EV High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 920k dots Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the D7000 vs the D300S
Nikon D90 1 year older $869 - $897 (body only) $1,099 - $1,200 18-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the D90 (vs the D300S) Smaller: Professional size 132x103x77 mm vs Professional size 147x114x74 mm Much lighter: 703 g vs 938 g Significant disadvantages of the D90 (vs the D300S) Many fewer focus points: 11 vs 51 Many fewer cross-type focus points: 1 vs 15 No weather sealing common strengths of the D90 and D300S Good dynamic range: 12.5 EV vs 12.2 EV High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 920k dots Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the D90 vs the D300S
Nikon D5100 1 year newer $650 - $749 (body only) $600 - $750 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the D300S) Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 787 ISO Significantly better image quality: 80.0 vs 70.0 Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the D300S) Many fewer focus points: 11 vs 51 Many fewer cross-type focus points: 1 vs 15 No weather sealing common strengths of the D5100 and D300S Good dynamic range: 13.6 EV vs 12.2 EV High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 920k dots Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the D5100 vs the D300S
Pentax K-5 1 year newer $1,008 - $1,500 (body only) $1,293 - $1,650 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the K-5 (vs the D300S) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,162 ISO vs 787 ISO Significantly better image quality: 82.0 vs 70.0 Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None Significant disadvantages of the K-5 (vs the D300S) Many fewer focus points: 11 vs 51 No 24p support Significantly fewer lenses available: 90 lenses vs 169 lenses common strengths of the K-5 and D300S Good dynamic range: 14.1 EV vs 12.2 EV High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 920k dots Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the Pentax K-5 vs the Nikon D300S
Nikon D3100 1 year newer $500 - $984 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the D300S) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 24fps Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Much smaller: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Professional size 147x114x74 mm Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the D300S) Many fewer focus points: 11 vs 51 Many fewer cross-type focus points: 1 vs 15 Significantly lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 920k dots common strengths of the D3100 and D300S Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Minimal startup delay: 400 ms vs 300 ms 24p support
	Compare the D3100 vs the D300S
Nikon D5000 3 months older $997 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5000 (vs the D300S) Has a flip-out screen Much lighter: 590 g vs 938 g Smaller: Professional size 127x104x80 mm vs Professional size 147x114x74 mm Significant disadvantages of the D5000 (vs the D300S) Many fewer focus points: 11 vs 51 Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Many fewer cross-type focus points: 1 vs 15 common strengths of the D5000 and D300S Good dynamic range: 12.5 EV vs 12.2 EV Minimal startup delay: 400 ms vs 300 ms 24p support
	Compare the D5000 vs the D300S

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon D300S compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has higher quality type of viewfinder (pentaprism vs none), has a weather sealed body, records movies in 24p, has much less startup delay (300 ms vs 1900 ms) and has an external mic jack.

However, on average it is slightly more noisy at high ISO (787 ISO vs 1,016 ISO), records lower quality movies (720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 60fps), has slightly lower image quality (70.0 vs 77.0), takes significantly lower resolution photos (12.2 MP vs 24 MP) and much lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 25,600 ISO).

Sony NEX-7 2 years newer	Significant advantages of the NEX-7 (vs the D300S) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 24fps Much higher true resolution: 24 MP vs 12.2 MP Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Significant disadvantages of the NEX-7 (vs the D300S) Much fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 169 lenses Much shorter battery life: 430 shots vs 950 shots No weather sealing common strengths of the NEX-7 and D300S Relatively low noise at high ISO: 1,016 ISO vs 787 ISO Good image quality: 81.0 vs 70.0 High resolution screens: 921k dots vs 920k dots
	Compare the Sony NEX-7 vs the Nikon D300S
Sony NEX-5N 2 years newer $599 - $600 (body only) $698 - $699 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5N (vs the D300S) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 24fps Better maximum light sensitivity: 25,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,079 ISO vs 787 ISO Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5N (vs the D300S) Much fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 169 lenses Much shorter battery life: 460 shots vs 950 shots No weather sealing common strengths of the NEX-5N and D300S Relatively low noise at high ISO: 1,079 ISO vs 787 ISO Good image quality: 77.0 vs 70.0 High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 920k dots
	Compare the Sony NEX-5N vs the Nikon D300S
Sony Alpha NEX-5 9 months newer $569 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5 (vs the D300S) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps Much smaller: Compact 111x59x38 mm vs Professional size 147x114x74 mm Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5 (vs the D300S) Much fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 169 lenses Much shorter battery life: 330 shots vs 950 shots No weather sealing common strengths of the NEX-5 and D300S Relatively low noise at high ISO: 796 ISO vs 787 ISO Good image quality: 69.0 vs 70.0 High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 920k dots
	Compare the Sony Alpha NEX-5 vs the Nikon D300S