Upgrade Guide

Nikon D300→Nikon Df

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

You own

Nikon

D300

£40 used

2007

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

£159 (+£119)

2013

✅

Strong upgrade

The Df improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most D300 owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the Df

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	Df
Price	£40 used	£159
Released	2007	2013	↑
Sensor	12.3MP APS-C CMOS	16.2MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution	12MP	16MP	↑
Video	No video	No video (stills only)
Autofocus	51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF in live view (tripod mode)	39-point phase-detect AF (Multi-CAM 4800); contrast AF with face detection in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	6fps	5.5fps	↓
Battery Life	~1000 shots (CIPA)	~1400 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	905g (with battery)	765g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots	3.2" fixed LCD, 921k dots
Mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)	Nikon F
Memory Cards	Single CompactFlash slot	Single SD slot

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