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Nikon D300S ×
Nikon D90 ×
General
ModelNikon D300SNikon D90
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/-
Model numberD300SD90
Camera formatPro SLRSLR
Release year (year)20092008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)147132
Width (mm)7477
Height (mm)114103
Weight (g)9511,133
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D300Nikon D80
SuccessorNikon D500Nikon D700
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)12.312.3
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)372.88372.88
Sensor width (mm)23.623.6
Sensor height (mm)15.815.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.55.5
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7073
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.522.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.212.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)787977
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)
  • 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
  • compressed
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • lossless compressed
  • nef (raw)
  • or uncompressed
  • raw+jpeg
  • tiff
  • 12-bit
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • nef (raw)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)7.14.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x216
  • 640x424
  • 1280x720
  • 320x216
  • 640x424
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI Motion JPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FNikon F
Lens-Nikkor AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VR
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-27.00 - 158.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-18.00 - 105.00
Zoom ratio (x)-5.8
Aperture range (f)-0.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-45
Filter thread (mm)-67
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type51 point (15 cross-type sensors) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX11 point TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopterSLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 96% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.630.63
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.940.94
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)2727
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)200200
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400Auto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 7 manual modes with fine tuning
  • auto
  • color temperature
  • 7 manual modes with fine tuning
  • auto
  • color temperature
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 20
  • 2
  • 20
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
  • 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) (m)1212
Flash range descriptionLens dependentLens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/200
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, Sync TerminalHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Uhs support-No UHS support
Other memoryDual slots, CF+SD-
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12 or 14 bit
  • compressed
  • lossless compressed
  • nef (raw)
  • or uncompressed
  • raw+jpeg
  • tiff
  • 12-bit
  • nef (raw)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired
  • optional wired or wireless
Connections (extended)
  • 10-pin remote terminal
  • dc in
  • pc sync
  • type-c hdmi out
  • 10-pin accessory port
  • dc in
  • hdmi out
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.480.36
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.480.35
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-13
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.470.32
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)7.14.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)26-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)7.14.1
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1710
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)7.14.2
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)157
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.230.21
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)0.472.29
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.050.52
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.150.07
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.270.25
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.07
Shutter lag (notes)Live View lagsHand-held mode Phase-detect AF: 0.473sHand-held mode Prefocused: 0.053sTripod mode Contrast-detect AF: 2Live View:Full autofocus: 2.294sPrefocused: 0.519s
Startup time (s)0.30.3
Play -> record time (s)0.30.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.72.2
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)950850
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery packProprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D80 battery pack
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium-ion rechargeable1 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
  • pictureproject cd-rom
  • pictureproject cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresUpgrade to D300 adding 720p HD movies, faster burst rate, and other minor improvements.Live View with Face Detection, Dust Reduction, HDMI Output, Scene Recognition System, Active D-Lighting, Picture Control



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