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Predecessor: |
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Nikon D300
D300 vs D300S
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Successor: |
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Nikon D500
D300S vs D500
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Model Number: |
SD890 IS |
D300S |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Ultra Compact |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$399.99 |
$1799.95 |
Street Price: |
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$1,663.45 |
Date Available: |
2008-04-10 |
2009-08-31 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
6.5 oz
(184 g)
includes batteries
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33.5 oz
(951 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
3.8 x
2.3 x
1.1 in.
(95 x
57 x
27 mm)
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5.8 x
4.5 x
2.9 in.
(147 x
114 x
74 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
10.0 |
12.3 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.3 inch |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.69 microns |
5.50 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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70 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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22.5 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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12.2 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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787 |
Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2048
(7.5 MP,
16:9), 2816 x 2112
(5.9 MP,
4:3), 2272 x 1704
(3.9 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3216 x 2136
(6.9 MP,
Other), 2144 x 1424
(3.1 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG, TIFF |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
1.2 |
7.1 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/1/0.5)
320x240 (30)
160x120 (15)
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1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24)
320x216 (24)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
AVI Motion JPEG |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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Yes |
HD Video Out: |
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Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
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HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
Nikon F |
Lens: |
Canon Zoom Lens (8 elements in 6 groups, including 2 aspherical) |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
37 -
185mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
6.6 -
33mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
5.00x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/3.2 or f/9.2 (W) / f/5.7 or f/16.6 (T) |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
2 -
50 cm
0.8 -
19.7 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
9-point Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection |
51 point (15 cross-type sensors) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
No |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Real-image optical zoom; 16mm eyepoint |
SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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0.63x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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0.94x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.5 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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921,600 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
27.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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200 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*special scene mode) |
Auto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/1600 - 15 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE |
3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
No |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Color Accent, Color Swap |
N/A |
Self Timer: |
1 - 30 seconds |
2 to 20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro |
Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, and Rear-Curtain Sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Auto ISO 11 ft / 3.3 m (W), 6.6 ft./ 2.0 m (T) |
Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/500 |
1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
CF1 / SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual slots, CF+SD |
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
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NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG, TIFF |
Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
AVI Motion JPEG |
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: |
No |
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: |
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Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Optional wired |
Connections (extended): |
Multipurpose USB/AV connector |
Type-C HDMI Out, DC In, PC Sync, 10-pin Remote Terminal |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
2.09 |
0.48 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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0.48 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.47 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
1.2 |
7.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
26 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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7.1 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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17 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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7.1 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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15 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.73 seconds |
0.23 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.83 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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0.47 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.053 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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0.150 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
1.73 seconds |
0.27 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.068 seconds |
0.053 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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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 |
Startup Time: |
2.0 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
2.3 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
7.4 seconds |
1.7 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
320 shots |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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950 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NB-5L |
Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery pack |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Canon Software Suite CD-ROM |
PictureProject CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
Windows, Mac OS X |
Notes & Features: |
Optical Image Stabilization, Motion Detection technology, Hi-ISO Auto and Noise Reduction technology, Face Detection, In-Camera Image Enhancement. |
Upgrade to D300 adding 720p HD movies, faster burst rate, and other minor improvements. |