- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Canon SD960 IS Review.
- APS-C 372.9mm2
- 12.3 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Go in depth with our full Nikon D300S Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the D300S.
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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: | SD960 IS | D300S |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $329.99 | $1799.95 |
Street Price: | $299.00 | $1,663.45 |
Date Available: | 2009-03-05 | 2009-08-31 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
5.7 oz
(162 g)
includes batteries |
33.5 oz
(951 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
3.9 x
2.1 x
0.9 in. (98 x 54 x 22 mm) |
5.8 x
4.5 x
2.9 in. (147 x 114 x 74 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 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: | 1.54 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: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 70 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.5 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.2 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 787 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 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: | 1.0 | 7.1 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24) 320x216 (24) |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) | AVI Motion JPEG |
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: | n/a | Nikon F |
Lens: | Canon Zoom Lens | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 112mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 20mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (W) - f/5.8 (T) | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: |
2 -
50 cm 0.8 - 19.7 in |
|
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 | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect 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: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | 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 | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.94x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.8 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
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: | Yes | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200 requires 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, Flash, Underwater, 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 | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), 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, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Long Shutter, Stitch Assist | N/A |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 to 20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
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. |
Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: 1-13 ft./30cm-4.0m (W), 1-6.6 ft./30cm-2.0m (T) | Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | CF1 / SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | Dual slots, CF+SD | |
Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG, TIFF | |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) | AVI Motion JPEG |
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: | 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: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired | |
Connections (extended): | HDMI output | Type-C HDMI Out, DC In, PC Sync, 10-pin Remote Terminal |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 2.21 | 0.48 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.48 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
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): | 1.0 | 7.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | 26 |
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): | 0.42 seconds | 0.23 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.46 seconds | |
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 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.27 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.077 seconds | 0.053 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 | |
Startup Time: | 1.7 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 9.0 seconds | 1.7 seconds |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 200 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 950 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NB-4L | Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery pack |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NB-4L Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e 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: | Canon software suite | PictureProject CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows, Mac OS X |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Motion Detection, 720p HD video. Available in silver, blue, pink, and gold. | Upgrade to D300 adding 720p HD movies, faster burst rate, and other minor improvements. |