I've just ordered a Nikon 1 V3 a small 1" sensor (CX 2.7 crop factor) camera with 18mp. It comes with a detachable EVF, detachable grip, 10-30mm lens (27-81mm equiv.) and, best of all, an adapter that allows you to use AF-S Nikkor DSLR lenses. So, with this little body, you could still use the AF-S lenses you may have for the D300. From the images I've seen on line, the IQ looks good, and, if you don't print large, should work well for you. When using the adapter with AF-S lenses, all the functions of the camera work, AF, AE and VR in the lens if so equipped. This is the only compact camera I could find that could use Nikon DSLR lenses without loss of AF or AE. Nikon also has a nice range of light compact lenses for the V3 that would substantially reduce size and weight of a flexible system.

In conclusion, you might want to take a look, especially if you have a collection of AF-S lenses for the D300 and want to continue to use them. Another camera well worth a look is the Sony RX10.

I've just ordered a Nikon 1 V3 a small 1" sensor (CX 2.7 crop factor) camera with 18mp. It comes with a detachable EVF, detachable grip, 10-30mm lens (27-81mm equiv.) and, best of all, an adapter that allows you to use AF-S Nikkor DSLR lenses. So, with this little body, you could still use the AF-S lenses you may have for the D300. From the images I've seen on line, the IQ looks good, and, if you don't print large, should work well for you. When using the adapter with AF-S lenses, all the functions of the camera work, AF, AE and VR in the lens if so equipped. This is the only compact camera I could find that could use Nikon DSLR lenses without loss of AF or AE. Nikon also has a nice range of light compact lenses for the V3 that would substantially reduce size and weight of a flexible system.

In conclusion, you might want to take a look, especially if you have a collection of AF-S lenses for the D300 and want to continue to use them. Another camera well worth a look is the Sony RX10.

If you want something lighter, a little smaller, but with high build and image quality, please don't only look at Olympus cameras. There are others in the "mirrorless" systems available which also demand your attention.

If "mirrorless" camera systems are new to you, then take the time and make the effort to learn about them before journeying down any particular road. This website will give you lots of unbiased information about the different systems available.

http://www.sansmirror.com/

If you want something lighter, a little smaller, but with high build and image quality, please don't only look at Olympus cameras. There are others in the "mirrorless" systems available which also demand your attention.

If "mirrorless" camera systems are new to you, then take the time and make the effort to learn about them before journeying down any particular road. This website will give you lots of unbiased information about the different systems available.

http://www.sansmirror.com/