Nikon D90 vs Nikon D300s
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D90 and Nikon D300s. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.
Nikon D90 were released 2008 and Nikon D300s was released 2009. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Nikon D90 | 2008 |
| Nikon D300s | 2009 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "DX") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Nikon D90 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Nikon D300s | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** 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)
Resolution
Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Nikon D90 has a 12,3 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D300s has 12,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Nikon D90 |
12,3 MP
12212224 pixels 4288 x 2848 |
| Nikon D300s |
12,3 MP
12212224 pixels 4288 x 2848 |
ISO range
Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 200 to 6400.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon D90 | 200-6400 |
| Nikon D300s | 200-6400 |
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.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D90
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D300s
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D90 can shoot up to 4,5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D300s can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon D90 | 4,5 |
| Nikon D300s | 7 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Nikon D90 and Nikon D300s 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 33% heavier than Nikon D90 and its 703 gr (or 1,55 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon D90 | 703 gr 1,55 lb |
| Nikon D300s | 938 gr 2,07 lb |
