- APS-C 372.9mm2
- 12.3 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 3200
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Prices: | Compare Prices | |
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Nikon D300
D300 vs D300S |
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Successor: |
Nikon D500
D300S vs D500 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | D300S | A35 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $1799.95 | $699.99 |
Street Price: | $1,696.95 | $567.17 |
Date Available: | 2009-08-31 | 2011-08-31 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
33.5 oz
(951 g)
includes batteries |
24.5 oz
(694 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
5.8 x
4.5 x
2.9 in. (147 x 114 x 74 mm) |
4.9 x
3.6 x
3.3 in. (124 x 92 x 85 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 | 16.2 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) | 365.04mm2 (23.40mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.50 microns | 4.76 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 70 | 74 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.5 | 23.3 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.2 | 12.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 787 | 763 |
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) |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 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 (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 7.1 | 5.5 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24) 320x216 (24) |
1920x1080 (60i)
1440x1080 (30) 640x480 (30) |
Movie File Format: | AVI Motion JPEG | AVCHD, MP4 |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Lens: | n/a | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T) | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: | ||
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 55.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
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 | Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide, Spot, Local. |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter | EVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1.15M-dot LCD (380K-dot time-multiplexed RGB), 100% coverage, 1.1x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | 0.73x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.94x | 1.10x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 921,600 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x | 11.8x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500 – 9900K with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot | 49-zone Multi-segment, 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, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), Night Portrait, Picture Effect, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D) |
Self Timer: | 2 to 20 seconds | 2, 10; 3 or 5 after 10 sec seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | 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 | Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 10.0 m / 32.8 ft. |
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 | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | Full TTL exposure |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / SD / SDHC | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | Dual slots, CF+SD | |
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 (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVI Motion JPEG | AVCHD, MP4 |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
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 Wireless (RMT-DSLR1) or Wired (RM-S1AM/RM-L1AM) |
Connections (extended): | Type-C HDMI Out, DC In, PC Sync, 10-pin Remote Terminal | Type-C HDMI Mini Connector (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD); Wired Remote Terminal, 3.5mm External Stereo Micophone Jack |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.48 | 0.53 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.48 | 0.54 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | 8 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.47 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 7.1 | 5.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 26 | 12 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.1 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 17 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.1 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.23 seconds | 0.22 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.47 seconds | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.053 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.150 seconds | 0.217 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.27 seconds | 0.48 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.053 seconds | 0.102 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 | Wide-area full AF lag = 0.214s |
Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.9 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.7 seconds | 3.3 seconds |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 950 shots | 420 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery pack | Proprietary NP-FW50 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | PictureProject CD-ROM | Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR) |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS X | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Upgrade to D300 adding 720p HD movies, faster burst rate, and other minor improvements. | Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization, 1080i HD Video, Auto+, Picture Effects, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, DOF Preview, 5.5fps Full-res Burst Mode (7fps in Cropped "Telezoom" 8MP Mode). |