Sony a6300 vs Nikon D300
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a6300 and Nikon D300. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a6300 is manufacturered by Sony but Nikon D300 is from Nikon. Both Sony and Nikon are well known brands though.
Sony a6300 were released 2016 and Nikon D300 was released 2006. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a6300 | 2016 |
Nikon D300 | 2006 |
Type of camera
Sony a6300 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D300 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a6300 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D300 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a6300 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Nikon D300 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Sony a6300 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D300 has 12,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a6300 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Nikon D300 |
12,3 MP
12212224 pixels 4288 x 2848 |
Sony a6300 has a 97 % larger resolution than Nikon D300. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Sony a6300 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D300. Sony a6300 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon D300 has 200 to 6400.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a6300 | 100-25600 |
Nikon D300 | 200-6400 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a6300
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D300
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a6300 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Nikon D300 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a6300 | 11 |
Nikon D300 | 6 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Sony a6300. Unfortunately Nikon D300 does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Nikon D300 weighs 925 gr (equal to 2.04 lb) which is 129% heavier than Sony a6300 and its 404 gr (or 0.89 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a6300 | 404 gr 0.89 lb |
Nikon D300 | 925 gr 2.04 lb |
Sony a6300 vs Nikon D300 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a6300 and Nikon D300, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a6300 |
Nikon D300 |
Name | Sony a6300 | Nikon D300 |
Manufacturer | Sony | Nikon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a6300 |
Nikon D300 |
Release Year | 2016 | 2006 |
Release Date | 2016-02-03 | 2007-08-23 |
MSRP | 999 USD | 1799 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a6300 |
Nikon D300 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a6300 |
Nikon D300 |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX" |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 4288 x 2848 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 12,3 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz X | EXPEED |
Image |
Sony a6300 |
Nikon D300 |
ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 200 - 6400 |
White Balance Presets | 10 | 12 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW + TIFF |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a6300 |
Nikon D300 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 425 | 51 |
Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
DX / APS-C (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a6300 |
Nikon D300 |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 921600 | 922000 |
Touch screen | No | No |
Screen type | TFT LCD | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.) | 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a6300 |
Nikon D300 |
Frames per second | 11 fps | 6 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | 6 meters | 12 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Average |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a6300 |
Nikon D300 |
Video recording | Yes | No |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 XAVC-S AVCHD |
N/A |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
N/A |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Sony a6300 |
Nikon D300 |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Sony a6300 |
Nikon D300 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | No |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC) |
No |
Remote Control | Yes (via smartphone) | Yes (Optional) |
GPS | No |
Yes Optional through GP-1 |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a6300 |
Nikon D300 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e rechargeable battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 400 shots | 1000 shots |
Width | 120 mm | 147 mm |
Height | 67 mm | 114 mm |
Depth | 49 mm | 74 mm |
Weight | 404 gram | 925 gram |