Upgrade Guide

Nikon D7100→Nikon D300

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

You own

Nikon

D7100

£199

2013

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D300

£73 (-£126)

2007

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Skip it

The D300 offers little measurable spec improvement over the D7100. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	D7100	D300
Price	£199	£73
Released	2013	2007	↓
Sensor	24.1MP APS-C CMOS	12.3MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	24MP	12MP	↓
Video	Full HD 1080p/30 (60i), 720p/60	No video
Autofocus	51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority 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	6fps	6fps
Battery Life	~950 shots (CIPA)	~1000 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	765g (with battery)	905g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x
Screen	3.2" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots	3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots
Mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)	Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards	Dual SD slots	Single CompactFlash slot

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