Upgrade Guide

Nikon D300→Nikon D3300

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

D300

£73

2007

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D3300

£118 (+£45)

2014

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the D300. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the D3300

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	D300	D3300
Price	£73	£118
Released	2007	2014	↑
Sensor	12.3MP APS-C CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	12MP	24MP	↑
Video	No video	Full HD 1080p/60
Autofocus	51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF in live view (tripod mode)	11-point phase-detect (1 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	6fps	5fps	↓
Battery Life	~1000 shots (CIPA)	~700 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	905g (with battery)	460g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots	3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots
Mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)	Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards	Single CompactFlash slot	Single SD slot

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