- APS-C 372.9mm2
- 12.3 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 3200
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Prices: | Compare 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 |
Leica Q2
Q vs Q2 |
General | ||
Model Number: | D300S | Q |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | EVF |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $1799.95 | $4250.00 |
Street Price: | $1,696.95 | $3,695.00 |
Date Available: | 2009-08-31 | 2015-06-10 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
33.5 oz
(951 g)
includes batteries |
22.6 oz
(640 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.8 x
4.5 x
2.9 in. (147 x 114 x 74 mm) |
5.1 x
3.1 x
3.7 in. (130 x 80 x 93 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 | 24.0 |
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 | 6.00 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 70 | 85 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.5 | 24.3 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.2 | 12.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 787 | 2,221 |
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) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4272 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1080 (1.7 MP, Other), 8176 x 1920 (15.7 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG, TIFF | JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 7.1 | 10.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24) 320x216 (24) |
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | AVI Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 with AAC stereo audio |
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 |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Nikon F | n/a |
Lens: | n/a | Leica Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH.; 11 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 28mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/1.7 - f/16 in 1/3 EV increments | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: |
17 cm to Infinity 6.7 in to Infinity |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | 49.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | On lens |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 1.25x or 1.8x crop modes (35 and 50mm eq.) |
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 | Contrast-detect AF: Single zone (adjustable), multi-field (49 zones), face recognition, subject tracking, optional setting/shutter release by touching the monitor; Manual focus with focus peaking and magnification available |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter | EVF: 3.68M-dot eq. LCoS, 100% coverage, 4:3 aspect ratio, +/-3 diopter, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | 1,228,800 dots (1,228,800 pixels) |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.94x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 50000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 | Auto, ISO 200 to 50,000 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, Kelvin Setting, Manual (2) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/16000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi-field, 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 | Sport, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Snow/Beach, Candlelight, Sunset, Digiscoping, Miniature Effect, Panorama, Timelapse |
Self Timer: | 2 to 20 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | Yes |
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 | 1/500 |
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 | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | No |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | Dual slots, CF+SD | |
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 | .DNG RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVI Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 with AAC stereo audio |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | Yes |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired | Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): | 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): | 0.48 | |
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 | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 7.1 | 10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 26 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.1 | 10.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 17 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.1 | 10.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 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): | 0.150 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.27 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 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: | 0.3 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 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): | 950 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery pack | Proprietary BP-DC12 7.2V, 1200mAh |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary 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 | Free download of Adobe Lightroom for registered owners |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS X | Windows, Mac OS |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Upgrade to D300 adding 720p HD movies, faster burst rate, and other minor improvements. |