Nikon D300
Nikon D300S

Nikon
D300
 vs
Nikon
D300S

recommendations

Relative to the best recent pro DSLRs, and ignoring price

Nikon D300 Nikon D300
63 vs 69
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Nikon D300S Nikon D300S
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon D300S.

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon D300
Snapsort is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon D300 vs the Nikon D300S.
Nikon D300 Learn more about
the Nikon D300

Reasons to consider the Nikon D300S
Movie format Shoots movies 720p @ 24fps vs None
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 Shoots HD (720p) video as well as still pictures
Overall image quality Better image quality 70.0 vs 67.0
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 Almost the same
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO 787 ISO vs 679 ISO
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 The D300S has a slight edge (0.2 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 7 fps vs 6 fps
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 Around 20% faster continuous shooting
Storage slots Has more storage slots 2 vs 1
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 More slots allows storing more images without switching memory cards
Color depth Better color depth 22.5 bits vs 22.1 bits
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 Distinguishes more than 30% more colors
Dynamic range Slightly more dynamic range 12.2 EV vs 12 EV
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 Almost the same
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $1,489.00 vs $1,899.95
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 The best price we've seen is $411 cheaper (around 30% less)
Nikon D300S Learn more about
the Nikon D300S
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similarities

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen resolution High resolution screens Help
D300:922k dots
D300S:920k dots
Screen size Large screens Help
3.0"
Viewfinder Both have pentaprism viewfinders Help
Pentaprism
Lens availability Many lenses available Help
131 lenses
Dynamic range Good dynamic range Help
D300:12 EV
D300S:12.2 EV
Viewfinder coverage Excellent viewfinder coverage Help
100%
Viewfinder size Above average viewfinder size Help
0.62x
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
D300:6 fps
D300S:7 fps
Live view Live view Help
Preview your photos
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Very fast max shutter speeds Help
1/8000 of a second
Weight Heavy Help
D300:925 g
D300S:938 g
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

Compared to recent pro DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Size Fairly small Help
Professional size 147x114x74 mm
Built-in flash Built-in flashes Help
External flash not needed
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
D300:$1,899.95
D300S:$1,489.00
Thickness Thin Help
2.9"
True resolution Capture low resolution images Help
12.3 MP
Light sensitivity (boost) Poor boost ISO Help
6,400 ISO
Sensor size Very small sensors Help
APS-C 23x15mm
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
3,200 ISO
Color depth Poor color depth Help
D300:22.1 bits
D300S:22.5 bits
Viewfinder size Below average viewfinder size Help
0.62x
Low light performance Above average noise at high ISO Help
D300:679 ISO
D300S:787 ISO
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
D300:67.0
D300S:70.0

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$799 - $1,944 body only

$1,048 - $1,200 with 18-105mm lens
Size Is slightly smaller
Weight Is slightly lighter
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder coverage Significantly less viewfinder coverage
Compare the D90 vs the D300
Compare the D90 vs the D300S
Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,550 - $1,900 body only

$1,769 - $1,900 with 28-135mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Compare the EOS 7D vs the D300
Compare the EOS 7D vs the D300S
Nikon D700

Nikon D700

Pro DSLR

$2,379 - $2,700 body only

$3,167 - $3,370 with 24-120mm lens
Low light performance Is much less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Weight Is slightly heavier
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the D700 vs the D300
Compare the D700 vs the D300S
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$799 - $853 body only

$849 - $975 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Size Is slightly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder coverage Much less viewfinder coverage
Compare the EOS Rebel T2i vs the D300
Compare the EOS Rebel T2i vs the D300S
Nikon D5000

Nikon D5000

Entry-level DSLR

$630 - $680 body only

$750 - $766 with 18-55mm lens
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Size Is slightly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D5000 vs the D300
Compare the D5000 vs the D300S
Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$2,399 - $2,500 body only

$3,199 - $3,300 with 24-105mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Supports 24p Doesn't record movies in 24p
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the D300
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the D300S
Canon EOS 50D

Canon EOS 50D

Pro DSLR

$975 - $2,025 body only

$1,090 - $1,400 with 28-135mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Weight Is slightly lighter
Viewfinder coverage Much less viewfinder coverage
Dynamic range Has slightly narrower dynamic range
Compare the EOS 50D vs the D300
Compare the EOS 50D vs the D300S

Nikon D300 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon D300.

Nikon D300S Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon D300S.

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Nikon D300 Nikon D300S
Nikon D300 Nikon D300S

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