Nikon D300 vs Canon T6i

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Nikon D300 vs Canon T6i

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APS-C 372.9mm²
12.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Nikon D300 Review.
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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Canon T6i Review.
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Compare Canon T6i image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon T6i conclusion.

Succeeded by the Nikon D300S
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Succeeded by the Canon T7i
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Differences

Nikon D300 advantages over Canon T6i

Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.50 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.30 vs 0.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1000 vs 440 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Pentaprism viewfinder
Pentaprism vs Pentamirror
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
More viewfinder magnification
0.63x vs 0.51x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Faster JPEG shooting
6.1 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon T6i advantages over Nikon D300

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
T6i test data on DxO Mark D300 test data on DxO Mark

919 vs 679 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
10 years vs 17 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.09 vs 0.23 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.2 vs 12.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 37 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Improved dynamic range over T5i; Good high ISO performance for its class; Very fast autofocus; Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC; Touchscreen tilt/swivel LCD.
Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Below average battery life; No Servo AF in Live View; No 60p video frame rate.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D3400

Nikon D300

Nikon D3400

$1800
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$497
APS-C

Built-in Bluetooth
Better color depth

Compare Nikon D300 vs Nikon D3400

Canon T6i

Nikon D3400

$699
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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Compared to Nikon D5500

Nikon D300

Nikon D5500

$1800
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D300 vs Nikon D5500

Canon T6i

Nikon D5500

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$697
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

Compare Canon T6i vs Nikon D5500

Compared to Pentax K-3 II

Nikon D300

Pentax K-3 II

$1800
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D300 vs Pentax K-3 II

Canon T6i

Pentax K-3 II

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Compared to Sony A68

Nikon D300

Sony A68

$1800
APS-C

Lens selection
Bigger pixels

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D300 vs Sony A68

Canon T6i

Sony A68

$699
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6i vs Sony A68

Compared to Canon T6

Nikon D300

Canon T6

$1800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$550
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Newer

Compare Nikon D300 vs Canon T6

Canon T6i

Canon T6

$699
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$550
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

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