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Predecessor: |
Nikon D300
D300 vs D300S
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Panasonic G2
G2 vs G3
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Successor: |
Nikon D500
D300S vs D500
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Panasonic G5
G3 vs G5
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Model Number: |
D300S |
G3 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$1799.95 |
$699.99 |
Street Price: |
$1,696.95 |
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Date Available: |
2009-08-31 |
2011-06-21 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
33.5 oz
(951 g)
includes batteries
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20.6 oz
(583 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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4.5 x
3.3 x
1.8 in.
(115 x
84 x
47 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 |
Panasonic |
Effective Megapixels: |
12.3 |
16.0 |
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 |
3.77 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
2.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
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 |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
70 |
56 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.5 |
21.0 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.2 |
10.6 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
787 |
667 |
Image Resolution: |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3216 x 2136
(6.9 MP,
Other), 2144 x 1424
(3.1 MP,
Other) |
4592 x 3448
(15.8 MP,
4:3), 4576 x 3056
(14.0 MP,
3:2), 4576 x 2576
(11.8 MP,
16:9), 3424 x 3424
(11.7 MP,
1:1), 3232 x 2424
(7.8 MP,
4:3), 3232 x 2160
(7.0 MP,
3:2), 3232 x 1824
(5.9 MP,
Other), 2416 x 2416
(5.8 MP,
1:1), 2272 x 1704
(3.9 MP,
4:3), 2272 x 1520
(3.5 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1), 1824 x 1368
(2.5 MP,
4:3), 1824 x 1216
(2.2 MP,
3:2), 1824 x 1024
(1.9 MP,
16:9) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG, TIFF |
JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
7.1 |
3.4 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24)
320x216 (24)
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1920x1080 (60i/50i)
1280x720 (60/50/30)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI Motion JPEG |
AVCHD (H.264), MotionJPEG |
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 |
Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Lumix G VARIO MEGA O.I.S |
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 - 22 (wide) / f.5.6 - 22 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
52.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
2x or 4x |
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 |
Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint Touch (1- area-focusing in Face detection, AF Tracking, Multi-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint) |
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; 1,440K dots eq., 1.4x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.63x |
0.70x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.94x |
1.40x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
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460,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
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Selfie Screen: |
No |
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Max Playback Zoom: |
27.0x |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
3200 |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 |
Auto, 160-6400 Intelligent ISO |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot |
144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
N/A |
Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sports, Peripheral Defocus, Flower, Food, Objects,,Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illiminatioms, Baby 1, 2, Pet, Party, Sunset |
Self Timer: |
2 to 20 seconds |
2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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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 |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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8.3 m /
27.2 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 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 |
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Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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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 |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVI Motion JPEG |
AVCHD (H.264), MotionJPEG |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
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 |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired |
Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote |
Connections (extended): |
Type-C HDMI Out, DC In, PC Sync, 10-pin Remote Terminal |
Mini HDMI (Type-C), 2.5mm remote socket, combined AV/USB connector |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.48 |
0.66 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.48 |
0.67 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
9 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.47 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
7.1 |
3.4 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
26 |
7 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
7.1 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
17 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
7.1 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
15 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.23 seconds |
0.29 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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0.30 seconds |
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 |
0.091 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.27 seconds |
0.57 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.053 seconds |
0.080 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 Autofocus lag:
Multi-area AF mode, Wide Angle = 0.294s
Quick AF mode, Wide Angle = 0.297s |
Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
1.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.8 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
1.7 seconds |
5.5 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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270 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 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
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Included Software: |
PictureProject CD-ROM |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.2 HD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver |
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. |
16-megapixel Sensor, Improved High ISO IQ, Faster AF, Metal Body, 1920x1080 HD Movies, Articulating Touch-screen LCD, 2.5mm Remote Socket, Mini HDMI Type-C Connector. Available in black, brown, red or white. |