- 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 D2X
D2X vs D2Xs |
Nikon D300
D300 vs D300S |
Successor: |
Nikon D3X
D2Xs vs D3X |
Nikon D500
D300S vs D500 |
General | ||
Model Number: | D2Xs | D300S |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $4699.95 | $1799.95 |
Street Price: | $4,299.95 | $1,696.95 |
Date Available: | TBD | 2009-08-31 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 37.7 oz (1,070 g) |
33.5 oz
(951 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
6.2 x
5.9 x
3.4 in. (158 x 150 x 86 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: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.4 | 12.3 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 372.09mm2 (23.70mm x 15.70mm) | 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.53 microns | 5.50 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 59 | 70 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.2 | 22.5 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.9 | 12.2 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 489 | 787 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3216 x 2136 (6.9 MP, Other), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2) |
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 2.21), TIFF-RGB, RAW | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG, TIFF |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.3 | 7.1 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24) 320x216 (24) |
|
Movie File Format: | AVI Motion JPEG | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Nikon F |
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 | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 11-area TTL phase detection (Nikon Multi-CAM 2000), 9 cross-type | 51 point (15 cross-type sensors) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screens, 100%, 0.86x, 19.9mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 | 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): | 0.56x | 0.63x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.86x | 0.94x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 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: | 27.0x | 27.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 800 | 3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 200 |
ISO Settings: | 100 - 800, plus five steps up to 3200 via ISO boost function | Auto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 |
Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, 6 manual settings, 5 presets, 31 Kelvin settings | Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature |
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, Center-weighted, Spot | 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | No | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | None | N/A |
Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20 seconds | 2 to 20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
Flash Modes: | n/a | 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: | n/a | Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive | CF1 / SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | Dual slots, CF+SD | |
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | Yes |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | TIFF-RGB, RAW | NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG, TIFF |
Movie File Format: | AVI Motion JPEG | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 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: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wireless, Cabled | Optional wired |
Connections (extended): | Optional 802.11b/g wireless | 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): | <0.3 | 0.48 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | 0.48 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 17 | 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): | 5.3 | 7.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 20 | 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): | 0.05 seconds | 0.23 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): | 0.045 seconds | 0.150 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.27 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.045 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: | 0.2 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | 0.3 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): | 1150 shots | 950 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | EN-EL4a | Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery pack |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a 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 | Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
Software | ||
Included Software: | PictureProject | PictureProject CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS | Windows, Mac OS X |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Based on the previous Nikon D2X model. Can be switched to a high-speed cropped mode, which allows 8 frames per second. This mode reduces resolution to 6.8 megapixels, cropped from the center of the sensor. This increases the effective focal length multiplier to 2.0x, and reduces the number of useable AF points to nine. The cropped area is indicated by a user-selectable shaded crop in the viewfinder. Both matrix and center-weighted metering revised to work normally within cropped area in high-speed cropped mode. New LCD display as previously seen in the Nikon D200. New EN-EL4a battery type has increased power. Black and white mode added (color can be restored in NEF Raw mode). Cropping in camera is possible. Camera settings can be saved and loaded (so they can be shared among a set of users). Burst mode now runs 1-60 rather than 1-35. 'Recent Settings' lets you quickly review your most recent changes (like the D200) -- and you can lock them. Image authentication enabled (for forensic shooting), guaranteeing the image has not been altered. A hardware/software approach using a USB key to guarantee software hasn't been hacked, too. Focus tracking with lock and short or long duration options. Multiple custom curves can be loaded. ISO Auto allows you to select shutter speed now. | Upgrade to D300 adding 720p HD movies, faster burst rate, and other minor improvements. |