Nikon D300S vs Nikon D500 comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Nikon D300S
63
100 out of 160
Nikon D500 wins
Nikon D500
75
120 out of 160
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Nikon D300S | Nikon D500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) |
| ISO Range | 200 - 3200 | 100 - 51200 |
| Storage Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Nikon D300S vs Nikon D500
Sensor Size
Nikon D300S: 5/10Nikon D500: 5/10
5
5
APS-CAPS-C
Storage Slots
Nikon D300S: 10/10Nikon D500: 10/10
10
10
22
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Nikon D300S: 7/10Nikon D500: 8/10
7
8
7084
Nikon D500 leads by 1 point
Resolution
Nikon D300S: 4/10Nikon D500: 5/10
4
5
1221
Nikon D500 leads by 1 point
Low Light Performance
Nikon D300S: 2/10Nikon D500: 3/10
2
3
ISO 787ISO 1324
Nikon D500 leads by 1 point
Max ISO Score
Nikon D300S: 4/10Nikon D500: 8/10
4
8
ISO 3200ISO 51200
Nikon D500 leads by 4 points
Dynamic Range
Nikon D300S: 9/10Nikon D500: 10/10
9
10
12.2 EV14 EV
Nikon D500 leads by 1 point
Autofocus System
Nikon D300S: 10/10Nikon D500: 10/10
10
10
51 points153 points
Video Capabilities
Nikon D300S: 3/10Nikon D500: 8/10
3
8
1280 x 7203840 x 2160
Nikon D500 leads by 5 points
Burst Speed
Nikon D300S: 5/10Nikon D500: 7/10
5
7
710
Nikon D500 leads by 2 points
Battery Life
Nikon D300S: 8/10Nikon D500: 10/10
8
10
9501240
Nikon D500 leads by 2 points
Viewfinder Quality
Nikon D300S: 5/10Nikon D500: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Nikon D300S: 8/10Nikon D500: 9/10
8
9
938860
Nikon D500 leads by 1 point
Lens Ecosystem
Nikon D300S: 10/10Nikon D500: 10/10
10
10
316 lenses316 lenses
Value for Money
Nikon D300S: 8/10Nikon D500: 9/10
8
9
$1629.95$1049.99
Nikon D500 leads by 1 point
Durability
Nikon D300S: 2/10Nikon D500: 3/10
2
3
23
Nikon D500 leads by 1 point
Comparison Summary
Equal performance
Tied Categories
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