Nikon D300 with Nikon D750 Comparison

Nikon D300 and Nikon D750 Main Features

  • March, 2008
  • September, 2014
  • 12 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 24 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 200 - 3200 ISO
  • 100 - 12800 ISO
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 6.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 6.5 fps continuous shooting
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  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 147 x 114 x 74 mm, 925g.
  • 141 x 113 x 78 mm, 840g.
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Nikon D300 Scores


Imaging score
51
Features score
61
Value for money score
76
Portability score
66
Overall score
60

Nikon D750 Scores


Imaging score
78
Features score
81
Value for money score
93
Portability score
69
Overall score
85

Nikon D750 with Nikon D300 Overview


Let's compare D300 with D750. Both cameras produced Nikon. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Nikon D300 was released in 2008, and Nikon D750 in 2014. D750 is newer, which is a plus. D300 6 years older.
The sensor resolution of D750 is greater than that of D300. The difference of 12 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (D300), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Nikon D750, the maximum ISO is greater by 9600. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon D300 has 6.5 fps continuous shooting. Nikon D300 has 6.5 fps continuous shooting.

General D300 D750
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model D300 D750
Announced March, 2008 September, 2014
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 1
Number of Lenses 305 305
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Tilting
Screen Resolution 922k pixels 1229k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.63 0.7
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 51 51
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 15
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps 6.5 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.00 12.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.6 x 15.8 mm 35.9 x 24 mm
Sensor Area 372.9 mm² 861.6 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 24 MP
Max Image Resolution 4288 x 2848 6016 x 4016
Max Native ISO 3200 12800
Min Native ISO 200 100
Max Boosted ISO 6400 51200
Min Boosted ISO 100 50
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution None 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Optional Optional
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 1000 shots 1230 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL3e EN-EL15
Physical
Weight 925 g 840 g
Physical Dimensions 147 x 114 x 74 mm 141 x 113 x 78 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots)
Storage Slots 1 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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