| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Nikon D300 |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.nikonusa.com/ |
| Model number | D300 |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | Pro SLR |
| Release year | 2007 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 147 mm |
| Width | 74 mm |
| Height | 114 mm |
| Weight | 825 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Nikon D200 |
| Successor | Nikon D300 |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Add |
| Effective megapixels | 12.3 MP |
| Sensor format | APS-C |
| Sensor area | 372.88 mm² |
| Sensor width | 23.6 mm |
| Sensor height | 15.8 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 5.5 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.5 x |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Fixed |
| Self-cleaning | + |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | 67 |
| Dxo color depth score | 22.1 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 12 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 679 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 2144 x 1424(3.1 mp other)
- 3216 x 2136(6.9 mp other)
- 4288 x 2848(12.2 mp other)
|
| Image file format | - 12 or 14-bit
- jpeg (exif 2.21)
- nef (raw)
|
| Continuous-mode | 6.1 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | - |
| Movie resolution | Add |
| Movie max framerate | Add |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | Add |
| Composite video out | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + |
| Video usable as viewfinder | + |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Nikon F |
| Lens | Add |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | Add |
| Focal length (actual) | Add |
| Zoom ratio | Add |
| Aperture range | Add |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | Add |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | Add |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | - |
| Digital zoom | Add |
| Digital zoom values | Add |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | 51 point (15 cross-type sensors) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100%, 0.94x, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2.0 to +1.0 diopter |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.63 x |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | 0.94 x |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 921,600 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | 27 x |
| Top deck display | + |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 3,200 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 200 |
| Iso settings | 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - 7 manual modes with fine tuning
- auto
- color temperature
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/8000 - 30 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Add |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | + |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | - and rear-curtain sync
- front-curtain sync
- red-eye reduction
- red-eye reduction with slow sync
- slow sync
- supports advanced wireless lighting system
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | 12 m |
| Flash range description | Lens dependent |
| Max flash sync | 1/250 s |
| Flash exposure compensation | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
| Built-in wireless flash control | Add |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | Add |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | |
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | Add |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | - |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | |
| Connections (extended) | - 10-pin expansion terminal
- dc in
- hdmi out
- pc sync
|
| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 0.39 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw shooting | 0.39 s/frame |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 6.1 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 37 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.23 s |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.05 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, with flash) | 0.28 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.06 s |
| Startup time | 0.3 s |
| Play -> record time | 0.1 s |
| Flash cycle time, full power | 3.2 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) | 1,000 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery pack |
| Usable battery types | |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Dedicated battery charger included | + |
| Internal charging supported | - |
| Software |
| Included software | |
| Os compatibility | |