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| Predecessor: |
Nikon D300
D300 vs D300S |
Canon 7D
7D vs 7D Mark II |
| Successor: |
Nikon D500
D300S vs D500 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | D300S | 7D Mark II |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $1799.95 | $2149.00 |
| Street Price: | $1,696.95 | $1,596.98 |
| Date Available: | 2009-08-31 | 2014-11-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
33.5 oz
(951 g)
includes batteries |
49.0 oz
(1,388 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
5.8 x
4.5 x
2.9 in. (147 x 114 x 74 mm) |
5.9 x
4.4 x
3.1 in. (149 x 112 x 78 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Canon |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 | 20.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) | 337.5mm2 (22.50mm x 15.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.50 microns | 4.11 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.6x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 70 | 70 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.5 | 22.4 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 787 | 1,082 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3216 x 2136 (6.9 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 3468 x 2432 (8.4 MP, Other), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 4104 x 2736 (11.2 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG, TIFF | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 7.1 | 9.5 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24) 320x216 (24) |
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI Motion JPEG | MP4/MOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo AAC/Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Canon EF/EF-S |
| Lens: | n/a | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 216mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 135mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 7.50x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/36 (tele) | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
39 cm to Infinity 15.4 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 67.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 3-10x available during movie recording only |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 51 point (15 cross-type sensors) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX | OVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 65-points, all cross-type AF points, center dual cross-type point for f/2.8; Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, interchangeable focusing screens |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | 0.63x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.94x | 1.00x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 1,040,000 dots (346,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 16000 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 | Auto, 100 - 16000 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, Expandable to 25600 and 51200 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy/Twilight/Sunset, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot | 150K-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, 252-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | N/A | Three custom settings (C1-C3) |
| Self Timer: | 2 to 20 seconds | 10 or 2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, and Rear-Curtain Sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system | E-TTL II, Manual; wireless slave flash supported via built-in flash |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Lens aperture dependent; GN= 11m (36 ft.) at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal | Hot Shoe, PC Socket |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | Full TTL exposure |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / SD / SDHC | CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | Dual slots, CF+SD | UDMA7/UHS-I compliant |
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG, TIFF | 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVI Motion JPEG | MP4/MOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo AAC/Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 3.0 Super Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired | Optional wired or wireless |
| Connections (extended): | Type-C HDMI Out, DC In, PC Sync, 10-pin Remote Terminal | Mini (Type-C) HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone Jack, 3.5mm Headphoe Jack, N3 Remote Jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.48 | <0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.48 | <0.3 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.47 | <0.3 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 7.1 | 9.5 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 26 | 103 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.1 | 9.5 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 17 | 26 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.1 | 9.4 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 | 18 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.23 seconds | 0.25 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.47 seconds | 0.26 seconds |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.053 seconds | 0.052 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.150 seconds | 0.154 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.27 seconds | 0.37 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.053 seconds | 0.052 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View lags Hand-held mode Phase-detect AF: 0.473s Hand-held mode Prefocused: 0.053s Tripod mode Contrast-detect AF: 2.5s Tripod mode Prefocused: 0.419s | Additional OVF: Full AF, 65-point Auto AF iTR On (default) = 0.398s Full AF, 65-point Auto AF iTR Off = 0.305s Live View: Full AF lag (center)= 0.256s Prefocused = 0.052s |
| Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.7 seconds | 3.2 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 250 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 950 shots | 670 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery pack | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | LP-E6N/LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6N Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PictureProject CD-ROM | Canon Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch, Memory Card utility,) |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS X | Windows, Mac OS X |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Upgrade to D300 adding 720p HD movies, faster burst rate, and other minor improvements. | 20.2 megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS with Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors, up to 10fps burst mode, new 65-point all cross-type AF, 150K-pixel RGB+IR 252-zone metering sensor, Full HD videos up to 60p in ALL-I or IPB codecs. |
