Upgrade Guide
Nikon D300→Nikon D750
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The D750 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most D300 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the D750
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Resolution24MP vs 12MP (+12MP)
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Battery life~1230 shots (CIPA) vs ~1000 shots (CIPA)
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Generation7 years newer (2014 vs 2007)
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.
| Genre | D300 | D750 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.4 | ||
| Street | +0.7 | ||
| Travel | +0.7 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.0 | ||
| Documentary | +1.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.7 | ||
| Landscape | +1.6 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.4 | ||
| Casual | +0.6 | ||
| Food | +1.7 | ||
| Macro | +1.2 | ||
| Architecture | +1.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | D300 | D750 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £73 | £330 | |
| Released | 2007 | 2014 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 12.3MP APS-C CMOS | 24.3MP full-frame 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) | 51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type, EV -3) 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 | 6.5fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~1000 shots (CIPA) | ~1230 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 905g (with battery) | 840g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots | 3.2" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots | |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Nikon F mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single CompactFlash slot | Dual SD slots |
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