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Predecessor: |
Nikon D300
D300 vs D300S
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Successor: |
Nikon D500
D300S vs D500
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Model Number: |
D300S |
A55 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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SLT-A55 (w/o GPS) |
Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$1799.95 |
$849.99 |
Street Price: |
$1,696.95 |
$733.99 |
Date Available: |
2009-08-31 |
2010-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
33.5 oz
(951 g)
includes batteries
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25.6 oz
(727 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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4.9 x
3.6 x
3.3 in.
(124 x
92 x
85 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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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) |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.50 microns |
4.82 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 |
73 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.5 |
23.0 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.2 |
12.4 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
787 |
818 |
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 |
9.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24)
320x216 (24)
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1920x1080 (60i/50i)
1440x1080 (30/25)
640x480 (30/25)
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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 |
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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): |
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27 -
83mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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3.00x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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Macro Focus Range: |
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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: |
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: |
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 type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1,152Kdots, 100% coverage, 1.10x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.63x |
0.73x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.94x |
1.10x |
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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921,600 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
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Selfie Screen: |
No |
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Max Playback Zoom: |
27.0x |
11.8x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
3200 |
12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 |
Auto (100-1600), 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
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot |
1200-zone Evaluative, 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, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D) |
Self Timer: |
2 to 20 seconds |
2 or 10 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, 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.
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10.0 m /
32.8 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 |
Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / SD / SDHC |
MS PRO Duo / 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 (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVI Motion JPEG |
AVCHD, MP4 |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
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Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
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Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
Yes |
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 or Wired |
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 |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.48 |
0.52 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.48 |
0.52 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
28 |
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 |
9.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
26 |
32 |
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 |
0.22 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 |
0.214 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.27 seconds |
0.48 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.053 seconds |
0.103 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, wide-area mode = 0.218s |
Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.9 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.6 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
1.7 seconds |
3.7 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
950 shots |
330 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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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
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1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 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 |
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 +) |
Notes & Features: |
Upgrade to D300 adding 720p HD movies, faster burst rate, and other minor improvements. |
SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080i HD Video, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, DOF Preview, 10fps Burst Mode, Built-in GPS. SLT-A55 is identical but without GPS. |