Nikon D300 weighs 925 g (2.04 lb / 32.63 oz) and has external dimensions of 147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.49 x 2.91″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR type cameras is 774g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 74mm, it also has an average thickness.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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Here is the front and top view image of Nikon D300 with the dimensions:
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Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Nikon D300 Camera Body
In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Nikon D300, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.
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Physical size of the Nikon D300 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery
Now let's compare Nikon D300 size with the camera that it replaced: Nikon D200.
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Comparison image of Nikon D300 and Nikon D200 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Nikon D300 with its main competitors:
Nikon D300 Size Compared to Main Competitors
Weather Sealing
Nikon D300 has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Nikon D300 will serve you well. If you attach one of these Nikon D300 weather Sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.