Nikon D300S weighs
938 g (2.07 lb / 33.09 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 773g, Nikon D300S is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 74mm, it 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 D300S with the dimensions:
Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Nikon D300S Camera Body
In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Nikon D300S, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.
Physical size of the Nikon D300S Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery
Now let's compare Nikon D300S size with the camera that it replaced: Nikon D300. As depicted on the comparison image, and have the exact same height, width and thickness.
Comparison image of Nikon D300S and Nikon D300 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Nikon D300S with its main competitors:
Nikon D300S Size Compared to Main Competitors
Weather Sealing
Nikon D300S 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 D300S will serve you well. If you attach one of these Nikon D300S weather Sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.