Upgrade Guide

Nikon D700→Nikon D300S

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

You own

Nikon

D700

£133

2008

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D300S

£145 (+£12)

2009

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the D700. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the D300S

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	D700	D300S
Price	£133	£145
Released	2008	2009	↑
Sensor	12.1MP full-frame CMOS	12.3MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	12MP	12MP	↑
Video	No video	720p/24
Autofocus	51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF in live view (tripod mode)	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	7fps	↑
Battery Life	~1000 shots (CIPA)	~950 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	1075g (with battery)	920g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.72x	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots	3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots
Mount	Nikon F mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards	Single CompactFlash slot	Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD

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