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EOS 650D vs D300S
Quick take: The EOS 650D has the highest resolution at 18MP; the EOS 650D is the most affordable; only the D300S is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS 650DCanon · 2012 | D300SNikon · 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £135Best | £145 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 12.3MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MPBest | 12.3MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 | 720p/24 |
| Autofocus | 9-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; Hybrid CMOS AF with face tracking in live view | 51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF in live view (tripod mode) |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 7fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 575g (with battery)Best | 920g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 133.1 × 99.8 × 78.8mm | 147 × 114 × 74mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, AV out, 3.5mm mic jack, E3 remote | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, 3.5mm mic jack, 10-pin remote |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS 650D
D300S
Portrait
5.7/10
5.2/10
Street
5.6/10
4.4/10
Travel
4.9/10
4.5/10
Wedding & Events
4.3/10
6.0/10
Vlogging & Video
3.9/10
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Documentary
4.0/10
4.4/10
Sports & Action
4.8/10
5.9/10
Landscape
4.4/10
4.3/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
5.9/10
Casual
4.0/10
2.5/10
Food
5.6/10
3.4/10
Macro
4.6/10
3.1/10
Architecture
5.1/10
3.7/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
5.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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