So sánh nikon d300 và d90 năm 2024

The Nikon D300 and the Nikon D90 are two enthusiast cameras that were announced, respectively, in August 2007 and August 2008. Both are DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras that are equipped with an APS-C sensor. Both cameras offer a resolution of 12.2 megapixels.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Nikon D300 and the Nikon D90? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Nikon D300 and the Nikon D90 are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Nikon D90 is notably smaller (19 percent) than the Nikon D300. Moreover, the D90 is markedly lighter (24 percent) than the D300. It is worth mentioning in this context that the D300 is splash and dust resistant, while the D90 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. In this particular case, both cameras feature the same lens mount, so that they can use the same lenses. You can compare the optics available in the Nikon Lens Catalog.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

Body Specifications # Camera Model Camera Width Camera Height Camera Depth Camera Weight Battery Life Weather Sealing Camera Launch Launch Price (USD) Street Price 1. Nikon D300 147 mm 114 mm 74 mm 925 g 1000 Y Aug 2007 1,799ebay.com2. Nikon D90 132 mm 103 mm 77 mm 703 g 850 n Aug 2008 1,299ebay.com3. Canon 40D 146 mm 108 mm 74 mm 822 g 750 n Aug 2007 1,299ebay.com4. Nikon D500 147 mm 115 mm 81 mm 860 g 1240 Y Jan 2016 1,999 amazon.com5. Nikon D7000 132 mm 105 mm 77 mm 780 g 1050 Y Sep 2010 1,499ebay.com6. Nikon D300S 147 mm 115 mm 81 mm 938 g 950 Y Jul 2009 1,799ebay.com7. Nikon D3000 126 mm 97 mm 64 mm 536 g 500 n Jul 2009 599ebay.com8. Nikon D5000 127 mm 104 mm 80 mm 590 g 510 n Apr 2009 749ebay.com9. Nikon D60 126 mm 94 mm 64 mm 522 g 500 n Jan 2008 629ebay.com10. Nikon D700 147 mm 123 mm 77 mm 1074 g 1000 Y Jul 2008 2,999ebay.com11. Nikon D3 160 mm 157 mm 88 mm 1300 g 4300 Y Aug 2007 4,999ebay.com12. Nikon D2Xs 158 mm 150 mm 86 mm 1252 g 3800 Y Jun 2006 4,699ebay.com13. Nikon D80 132 mm 103 mm 77 mm 668 g 600 n Aug 2006 999ebay.com14. Nikon D200 147 mm 113 mm 74 mm 920 g 400 Y Nov 2005 1,699ebay.com15. Olympus E-3 142 mm 116 mm 75 mm 876 g 750 Y Oct 2007 1,699ebay.com Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.

Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The D90 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 28 percent) than the D300, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider , and have richer than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

Both cameras under consideration feature an APS-C sensor and have a format factor (sometimes also referred to as "crop factor") of 1.5. Within the spectrum of camera sensors, this places the review cameras among the medium-sized sensor cameras that aim to strike a balance between image quality and portability. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

The two cameras under review do not only share the same sensor size, but also offer an identical resolution of 12.2 megapixels. This similarity in sensor specs implies that both the D300 and the D90 have the same pixel density, as well as the same pixel size. It should, however, be noted that the D90 is a somewhat more recent model (by 1 year) than the D300, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time.

The Nikon D300 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 200 to ISO 3200, which can be extended to ISO 100-6400. The corresponding ISO settings for the Nikon D90 are ISO 200 to ISO 3200, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 200-6400.

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). Of the two cameras under consideration, the D90 has a markedly higher DXO score than the D300 (overall score 6 points higher), which will translate into better image quality. The advantage is based on 0.6 bits higher color depth, 0.5 EV in additional dynamic range, and 0.5 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.

Sensor Characteristics # Camera Model Sensor Class Resolution (MP) Horiz. Pixels Vert. Pixels Video Format DXO Portrait DXO Landscape DXO Sports DXO Overall 1. Nikon D300 APS-C 12.2 4288 2848none22.112.0679672. Nikon D90 APS-C 12.2 4288 2848720/24p22.712.5977733. Canon 40D APS-C 10.1 3888 2592none22.111.3703644. Nikon D500 APS-C 20.7 5568 37124K/30p24.014.01324835. Nikon D7000 APS-C 16.1 4928 32641080/24p23.513.91167806. Nikon D300S APS-C 12.2 4288 2848720/24p22.512.2787707. Nikon D3000 APS-C 10.0 3872 2592none22.311.1563628. Nikon D5000 APS-C 12.2 4288 2848720/24p22.712.5868729. Nikon D60 APS-C 10.0 3872 2592none22.511.45626510. Nikon D700 Full Frame 12.1 4256 2832none23.512.223038011. Nikon D3 Full Frame 12.1 4256 2832none23.512.222908112. Nikon D2Xs APS-C 12.2 4288 2848none22.210.94895913. Nikon D80 APS-C 10.0 3872 2592none22.111.25246114. Nikon D200 APS-C 10.0 3872 2592none22.311.55836415. Olympus E-3 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736none21.610.557156

Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. The D90 indeed provides for movie recording, while the D300 does not. The highest resolution format that the D90 can use is 720/24p.

Feature comparison

Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The D300 and the D90 are similar in the sense that both have an optical viewfinder. The latter is useful for getting a clear image for framing even in brightly lit environments. The viewfinder in the D300 offers a wider field of view (100%) than the one in the D90 (96%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Nikon D300 and Nikon D90 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

Core Features # Camera Model Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) Control Panel (yes/no) LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots) LCD Attach- ment Touch Screen (yes/no) Max Shutter Speed * Max Shutter Flaps * Built-in Flash (yes/no) Built-in Image Stab 1. Nikon D300optical Y3.0 / 922 fixed n 1/8000s 6.0/s Y n 2. Nikon D90optical Y3.0 / 920 fixed n 1/4000s 4.5/s Y n 3. Canon 40Doptical Y3.0 / 230 fixed n 1/8000s 6.5/s Y n 4. Nikon D500optical Y3.2 / 2359 tilting Y 1/8000s 10.0/s n n 5. Nikon D7000optical Y3.0 / 921 fixed n 1/8000s 6.0/s Y n 6. Nikon D300Soptical Y3.0 / 920 fixed n 1/8000s 7.0/s Y n 7. Nikon D3000optical n3.0 / 230 fixed n 1/4000s 3.0/s Y n 8. Nikon D5000optical n2.7 / 230 full-flex n 1/4000s 4.0/s Y n 9. Nikon D60optical n2.5 / 230 fixed n 1/4000s 3.0/s Y n 10. Nikon D700optical Y3.0 / 922 fixed n 1/8000s 8.0/s Y n 11. Nikon D3optical Y3.0 / 922 fixed n 1/8000s 11.0/s n n 12. Nikon D2Xsoptical Y2.5 / 230 fixed n 1/8000s 5.0/s n n 13. Nikon D80optical n2.5 / 230 fixed n 1/4000s 3.0/s Y n 14. Nikon D200optical Y2.5 / 230 fixed n 1/8000s 5.0/s Y n 15. Olympus E-3optical Y2.5 / 230 swivel n 1/8000s 5.0/s Y Y Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.

The Nikon D300 has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The D300 writes its imaging data to Compact Flash cards, while the D90 uses SDHC cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Nikon D300 and Nikon D90 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

Input-Output Connections # Camera Model Hotshoe Port Internal Mic / Speaker Microphone Port Headphone Port HDMI Port USB Port WiFi Support NFC Support Bluetooth Support 1. Nikon D300Y- / ---mini2.0- 2. Nikon D90Ymono / mono--mini2.0- 3. Canon 40DY- / --2.0- 4. Nikon D500Ystereo / monoYYmini3.0YYY 5. Nikon D7000Ymono / monoY-mini2.0- 6. Nikon D300SYstereo / monoY-mini2.0- 7. Nikon D3000Y- / --2.0- 8. Nikon D5000Ymono / mono--mini2.0- 9. Nikon D60Y- / ----2.0- 10. Nikon D700Y- / ---mini2.0- 11. Nikon D3Y- / ---mini2.0- 12. Nikon D2XsY- / --2.0- 13. Nikon D80Y- / --2.0- 14. Nikon D200Y- / --2.0- 15. Olympus E-3Y- / --2.0-

Studio photographers will appreciate that the Nikon D300 (unlike the D90) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.

Both the D300 and the D90 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The D300 was replaced by the Nikon D300S, while the D90 was followed by the Nikon D7000. Further information on the features and operation of the D300 and D90 can be found, respectively, in the Nikon D300 Manual (free pdf) or the online Nikon D90 Manual.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Is the Nikon D300 better than the Nikon D90 or vice versa? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.

Advantages of the Nikon D300:

• More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 96%).
• Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
• Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (6 vs 4.5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
• Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
• Longer lasting: Can take more shots (1000 versus 850) on a single battery charge.
• Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
• Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
• More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in August 2007).

Reasons to prefer the Nikon D90:

• Better image quality: Scores markedly higher (6 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
• Better low-light sensitivity: Can shoot in dim conditions (0.5 stops ISO advantage).
• Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 720/24p video.
• More compact: Is smaller (132x103mm vs 147x114mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
• Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 222g or 24 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
• More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (28 percent cheaper at launch).
• More modern: Was introduced somewhat (1 year) more recently.

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the D300 comes out slightly ahead of the D90 (8 : 7 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

D300 08:07 D90

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Nikon D300 and the Nikon D90 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the D300 or the D90 perform in practice. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is why expert reviews are important. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

Expert Camera Reviews # Camera Model AP score CL score DCW score DPR score EPZ score PB score Camera Launch Launch Price (USD) Street Price 1. Nikon D300..+ +..+ +5/54.5/5 Aug 2007 1,799ebay.com 2. Nikon D90..+ +..+ +4/54.5/5 Aug 2008 1,299ebay.com 3. Canon 40D..+ +..+ +4.5/54.5/5 Aug 2007 1,299ebay.com 4. Nikon D5005/5+ +4.7/591/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2016 1,999 amazon.com 5. Nikon D70004/5....80/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2010 1,499ebay.com 6. Nikon D300S5/5+ +..82/1004/54.5/5 Jul 2009 1,799ebay.com 7. Nikon D3000..+..72/1004/54.5/5 Jul 2009 599ebay.com 8. Nikon D5000..+ +..75/1004/54.5/5 Apr 2009 749ebay.com 9. Nikon D60..80/100..+ +4/54.5/5 Jan 2008 629ebay.com 10. Nikon D700..89/100..+ +4.5/54.5/5 Jul 2008 2,999ebay.com 11. Nikon D3......+ +5/54.5/5 Aug 2007 4,999ebay.com 12. Nikon D2Xs............ Jun 2006 4,699ebay.com 13. Nikon D80..+..+ +o4.5/5 Aug 2006 999ebay.com 14. Nikon D200..+ +..+ +o.. Nov 2005 1,699ebay.com 15. Olympus E-3..88/100..+ +o4/5 Oct 2007 1,699ebay.com Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.

The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

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Specifications: Nikon D300 vs Nikon D90

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.