Nikon D300s vs Canon EOS R5
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D300s and Canon EOS R5. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon D300s is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS R5 is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.
Nikon D300s were released 2009 and Canon EOS R5 was released 2020. That is a 11 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Nikon D300s | 2009 |
Canon EOS R5 | 2020 |
Type of camera
Nikon D300s is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS R5 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D300s has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS R5 has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Nikon D300s | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS R5 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Nikon D300s has a 12,3 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R5 has 45 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Nikon D300s |
12,3 MP
12212224 pixels 4288 x 2848 |
Canon EOS R5 |
45 MP
44761088 pixels 8192 x 5464 |
Canon EOS R5 has a 267 % larger resolution than Nikon D300s. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS R5 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D300s. Canon EOS R5 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Nikon D300s has 200 to 6400.
Camera | ISO Range |
Nikon D300s | 200-6400 |
Canon EOS R5 | 100-51200 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R5 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D300s
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R5
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D300s can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R5 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Nikon D300s | 7 |
Canon EOS R5 | 20 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Nikon D300s and Canon EOS R5 can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Nikon D300s weighs 938 gr (equal to 2.07 lb) which is 27% heavier than Canon EOS R5 and its 738 gr (or 1.63 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Nikon D300s | 938 gr 2.07 lb |
Canon EOS R5 | 738 gr 1.63 lb |
Nikon D300s vs Canon EOS R5 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D300s and Canon EOS R5, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS R5 |
Name | Nikon D300s | Canon EOS R5 |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS R5 |
Release Year | 2009 | 2020 |
Release Date | 2009-07-30 | 2020-07-09 |
MSRP | 1799 USD | 3899 USD |
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Camera Type |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS R5 |
Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS R5 |
Sensor Size |
APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX" |
Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 4288 x 2848 pixels | 8192 x 5464 pixels |
Megapixels | 12,3 MP | 45 MP |
Image Processor | EXPEED | DIGIC X |
Image |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS R5 |
ISO Range | 200 - 6400 | 100 - 51200 |
White Balance Presets | 12 | 8 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No |
Yes (Sensor-Shift. Works with lens-based IS systems for maximum shake reduction.) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW + TIFF | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS R5 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 51 | 1053 |
Lens Mount |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
DX / APS-C (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS R5 |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3.2” |
Screen dots | 920000 | 2100000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.) | 0.76× |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 5760000 |
Photography features |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS R5 |
Frames per second | 7 fps | 20 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS R5 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
Motion JPEG |
H.265 |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 |
3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160 7680 x 4320 8192 x 4320 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | No | Yes |
Storage |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS R5 |
Memory Card |
Compact Flash |
Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS R5 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Eye-Fi Connected |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac (dual-band) + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Yes (Optional, wired or wireless) | Yes |
GPS |
Yes Optional with GP-1 |
No |
Body & Dimensions |
Nikon D300s |
Canon EOS R5 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e rechargeable battery & charger
|
LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 950 shots | 320 shots |
Width | 147 mm | 138 mm |
Height | 114 mm | 98 mm |
Depth | 74 mm | 88 mm |
Weight | 938 gram | 738 gram |