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Is the Nikon D300 good for Landscape Photography?

Nikon D300
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Nikon D300 Landscape Photography Score

POOR
Nikon D300 has a score of 37 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape Photography is important for you, we strongly recommend you to consider the Alternative cameras listed at the bottom of this page.
Read our detailed Nikon D300 Review

Nikon D300 Landscape Photography Detailed Analysis
Live-view
Making fine focus adjustments using live view is more precise than doing it with a viewfinder.
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Large sensor in Nikon D300 ensures a good low light image quality compared to smaller sensors, and it also provides higher pixel quality compared to smaller sensors.
Environmental Sealings
Landscape photographs are taken outdoors and you should be prepared for all kind of weather conditions.
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Nikon D300's 12.0MP resolution is not ideal for landscape photography but you can still achieve large prints with good framing and technique.

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Nikon D300 Alternatives in Mid-size SLR cameras for Landscape Photography

Canon 5DS

Compare D300 vs 5DS

51 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Canon EF Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #118
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #27
Canon EOS 5DS
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Canon 5DS R

Compare D300 vs 5DS R

51 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Canon EF Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #120
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #32
Canon EOS 5DS R
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Nikon D850

Compare D300 vs D850

46 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #34
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #1
Nikon D850
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 91
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Sony A99 II

Compare D300 vs A99 II

42 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #35
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #2
Sony Alpha A99 II
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 93
Sports 91
Daily
Landscape

Nikon D800

Compare D300 vs D800

36 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #93
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #18
Nikon D800
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
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