- 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.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 20.2 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 840.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Nikon A900 Review.
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Prices: | Compare Prices | Compare Prices |
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Nikon D300
D300 vs D300S |
Nikon S9900
S9900 vs A900 |
Successor: |
Nikon D500
D300S vs D500 |
Nikon A1000
A900 vs A1000 |
General | ||
Model Number: | D300S | A900 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $1799.95 | $399.95 |
Street Price: | $1,696.95 | $396.95 |
Date Available: | 2009-08-31 | 2016-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
33.5 oz
(951 g)
includes batteries |
10.2 oz
(289 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.8 x
4.5 x
2.9 in. (147 x 114 x 74 mm) |
4.4 x
2.6 x
1.6 in. (113 x 67 x 40 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | BSI |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 | 20.2 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.50 microns | 1.19 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
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 | |
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: |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3216 x 2136 (6.9 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other) |
5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG, TIFF | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 7.1 | 7.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24) 320x216 (24) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 640x480 (120p/100p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 1920x1080 (15p/12.5p) |
Movie File Format: | AVI Motion JPEG | MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) |
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 | Zoom-Nikkor; 13 elements in 11 groups including 4 ED lens elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 840mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.3 - 151mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 35.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.4 (wde) / f/6.9 (tele) - ??; 3-blade iris diaphragm | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x; up to 2x Dynamic Fine Zoom |
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 Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target finding AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / 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 | 0.00x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.94x | 0.00x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 921,600 dots (230,400 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 80 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 | Auto, ISO 80 - 1600; ISO 3200 (available when using P, S, A or M mode) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 8 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot | Matrix, 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 | Scene Modes: Backlighting, Beach, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Multiple Exposure Lighten, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Scene Auto Selector, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Superlapse Movie; Smart Portrait, Special Effects |
Self Timer: | 2 to 20 seconds | 10 , 5 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
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 | Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off, Flash On, w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; Slow Syncro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.0m (1 ft. 8 in. to 19 ft.), [T]: 1.5 to 3.2m (5 ft. to 11 ft.) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | No |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | Dual slots, CF+SD | |
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG, TIFF | |
Movie File Format: | AVI Motion JPEG | MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | Yes |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
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,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
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 | Micro (Type D) HDMI |
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 | 7.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 26 | 7 |
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): | 0.23 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): | 270 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 950 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | 50 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery pack | Proprietary EN-EL12 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
Software | ||
Included Software: | PictureProject CD-ROM | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS X | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Upgrade to D300 adding 720p HD movies, faster burst rate, and other minor improvements. | Available in silver and black. |