Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D300s

The folks at Nikon just can't help themselves. They produce one excellent digital SLR camera after another. The D7000 is no exception. When you put the Nikon D7000 vs D300s, they are quite similar in performance, however, there are some differences you may want to consider before passing over the plastic card.Nikon has resisted the tendency to produce more and more pixels just because they can. The D300s is an excellent 12-megapixel image machine that has no limit to the excellence of quality. For most folks, a photo with more than 12-mp is not necessary. However, the new model sports a sensor with 16.2-megapixels, still with outstanding quality. The resolution coupled with the DX format bring top quality images that will rival any of the full frame cameras.Also improved is the ISO range. It has been increased from 200-3200 up to 100-6400 base range with expansion as high as 25600. That is truly amazing. No need for night vision goggles. This camera can practically see in the dark. The resulting images at high ISO are much improved over earlier models due to the processing technology.The new DSLR also has a feature in the sensor called "exposure metering using 2016-pixel RGB sensor." Essentially, what this does is render images much more "pixel perfect" using computer comparisons to thousands of memorized exposure, white balance and lighting situations.Video is present in the D300s at 720p HD input at 24 fps, but it has been upped to  full 1080p HD video. But the really cool thing is the full-time auto-focus which is not available in many DSLR cameras. It also offers an external mic for high quality stereo sound, Additionally, there are twin SD card slots to record more images and video, the older model has one CF and one SD slot.As far as size, the newer model is a full 1/2 pound lighter making the load easier over the long haul.Both models have 100% coverage in the viewfinder, which is a benefit that is worthy of mention, simply because other models do not have full coverage of the image area.No matter which of these cameras you opt to purchase, you will be singing the praises of it, but the Nikon D7000 is bound to be at the top of the digital SLR mountain, at least until Nikon releases the next winner.