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Predecessor: |
Nikon D300
D300 vs D300S
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Successor: |
Nikon D500
D300S vs D500
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Olympus E-M10 II
E-M10 vs E-M10 II
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Model Number: |
D300S |
E-M10 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$1799.95 |
$799.99 |
Street Price: |
$1,696.95 |
$399.00 |
Date Available: |
2009-08-31 |
2014-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
33.5 oz
(951 g)
includes batteries
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18.2 oz
(515 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
5.8 x
4.5 x
2.9 in.
(147 x
114 x
74 mm)
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4.7 x
3.2 x
1.8 in.
(119 x
82 x
46 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
Live MOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
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Effective Megapixels: |
12.3 |
16.1 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
4/3 |
Sensor size: |
372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.50 microns |
3.75 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
2.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
70 |
72 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.5 |
22.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.2 |
12.3 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
787 |
884 |
Image Resolution: |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3216 x 2136
(6.9 MP,
Other), 2144 x 1424
(3.1 MP,
Other) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400
(7.7 MP,
4:3), 1280 x 980
(1.3 MP,
Other), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
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), 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
7.1 |
8.1 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24)
320x216 (24)
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1920x1080 (30p (24Mbps/16Mbps))
1280x720 (30p (12Mbps/8Mbps))
640x480 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI Motion JPEG |
MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
Micro Four Thirds |
Lens: |
n/a |
Olympus M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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28 -
84mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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14 -
42mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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3.00x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22; 7 diaphragm blades (circular) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
37.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
2x |
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 |
High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 81-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter |
EVF; 1.44M-dot, 100% coverage, 1.15x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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1,440,000 dots
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.63x |
0.58x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.94x |
1.15x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
|
1,037,000 dots
(345,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
27.0x |
14.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
3200 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
200 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 |
AUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature |
Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot |
Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
N/A |
Scene select AE (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Hand-held Starlight*1, Night scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv., Wide Conv., Macro Conv., 3D*2; *1 8 images automatically shot and combined into a single image composite, *2 3D lens(H-FT012 by Panasonic) only, still only.), Art Filter, Underwater wide / macro |
Self Timer: |
2 to 20 seconds |
2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
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 |
Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1 (FULL) - 1/64); Supports Olympus RC wireless system |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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5.8 m /
19.0 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
GN=5.8 (ISO100, m) / GN= 8.2 (ISO200, m) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/250s Built-in Flash, 1/200s External Flash*; *FL-50R: 1/180s |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
Dual slots, CF+SD |
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Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG, TIFF |
12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVI Motion JPEG |
MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired |
Via Wi-Fi or optional Remote Cable RM-UC1 |
Connections (extended): |
Type-C HDMI Out, DC In, PC Sync, 10-pin Remote Terminal |
Micro HDMI (Type-D), combined AV/USB/remote connector |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.48 |
0.56 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.48 |
0.58 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.47 |
0.63 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
7.1 |
8.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
26 |
19 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
7.1 |
8.1 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
17 |
15 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
7.1 |
8.1 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
15 |
10 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.23 seconds |
0.23 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
0.47 seconds |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.053 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.150 seconds |
0.096 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.27 seconds |
0.40 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.053 seconds |
0.066 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 |
Full AF lag, Wide-area mode = 0.245s |
Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
1.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.6 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
1.7 seconds |
3.5 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
|
320 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
950 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
|
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery pack |
Proprietary BLS-5 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary BLS-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
PictureProject CD-ROM |
Olympus Viewer 3 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS X |
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Notes & Features: |
Upgrade to D300 adding 720p HD movies, faster burst rate, and other minor improvements. |
Available in black or silver. |