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| Predecessor: |
Nikon D300
D300 vs D300S |
Canon 1Ds Mark III
1Ds Mark III vs 1DX |
| Successor: |
Nikon D500
D300S vs D500 |
Canon 1DX Mark II
1DX vs 1DX Mark II |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | D300S | 1DX |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1799.95 | $6800.00 |
| Street Price: | $1,696.95 | $5,299.00 |
| Date Available: | 2009-08-31 | 2012-06-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
33.5 oz
(951 g)
includes batteries |
54.7 oz
(1,551 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.8 x
4.5 x
2.9 in. (147 x 114 x 74 mm) |
6.2 x
6.4 x
3.3 in. (158 x 164 x 83 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Canon |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 | 18.1 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.50 microns | 6.94 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.0x |
| 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 | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 70 | 82 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 787 | 2,786 |
| 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) |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 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, RAW, M-RAW (10.1MP), S-RAW (4.5MP); 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 7.1 | 12.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24) 320x216 (24) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI Motion JPEG | MOV (Video: H.264 Intra/Inter frame, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Canon EF |
| Lens: | n/a | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Focal Length (actual): | ||
| Zoom Ratio: | ||
| Aperture Range: | ||
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: | ||
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 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 Detect : 61-point / 41 F4 cross-type AF points inc 5 dual cross type at F2.8; Spot, Single, Single + Adj 4 pts, Single + Adj 8 pts, Zone, Auto |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
| 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, 0.76x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | 0.76x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.94x | 0.76x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| 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 | 51200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 | Auto (100-51200), 100-51200 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), ISO can be expanded to L: 50, H1: 102400, H2: 204800 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom (up to 5), Color Temperature (Kelvin) |
| 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 | 100K-pixel RGB sensor: 252-zone Evaluative (35 zones in low light), Center-weighted, Partial, Spot (Center, AF Point-linked, Multi (max 8 spots)) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | N/A | Multiple Exposure. |
| Self Timer: | 2 to 20 seconds | 10, 2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | No |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| 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 | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | n/a |
| 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 | PC Sync, Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / SD / SDHC | CF1 / CF2 |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | Dual slots, CF+SD | UDMA7 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 | RAW, M-RAW (10.1MP), S-RAW (4.5MP); 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVI Motion JPEG | MOV (Video: H.264 Intra/Inter frame, Sound: 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 | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Ethernet |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired | Optional wired (N3 contact), wireless |
| Connections (extended): | Type-C HDMI Out, DC In, PC Sync, 10-pin Remote Terminal | System extension terminal, RJ-45 LAN (1000BASE-T), mini HDMI, stereo mic mini jack, PC-sync terminal |
| 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 | 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 | 12.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 26 | 56 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.1 | 12.0 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 17 | 31 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.1 | 12.0 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 | 16 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.23 seconds | 0.13 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.47 seconds | 0.75 seconds |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.053 seconds | 0.064 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.150 seconds | 0.095 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.27 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.053 seconds | 0.056 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 = 0.221s Prefocused lag, Shortened enabled = 0.038s Live View AF lag, phase-detect = 0.897s Live View AF lag, contrast-detect = 0.746s Live View prefocused lag = 0.064s |
| Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.2 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.7 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 950 shots | 1120 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery pack | Proprietary LP-E4N |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E4N 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 | Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, Photostitch, Picture Style Editor |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS X | Windows XP (SP2/SP3) / Vista inc SP1 (excl. Starter Edition) / 7 (excl. Starter Edition); OS X v10.4-10.6 |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Upgrade to D300 adding 720p HD movies, faster burst rate, and other minor improvements. | 18MP Full-frame CMOS sensor with 16-channel readout, dual DIGIC 5+ processors, advanced dust reduction, new 100K-pixel RGB metering system, new 61-point AF system, 12 fps burst (up to 14 fps in JPEG only, mirror locked-up), dual CF card slots, GbE port. |
