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Comparison of Nikon D300 and Nikon J2 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon D300 ×
Nikon J2 ×
General
ModelNikon D300Nikon J2
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberD300J2
Camera formatPro SLRCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20072012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)147106
Width (mm)7430
Height (mm)11461
Weight (g)825395
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D200-
SuccessorNikon D300-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Aptina
Effective megapixels (MP)12.310.1
Sensor formatAPS-C1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)372.88116.16
Sensor width (mm)23.613.2
Sensor height (mm)15.88.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.53.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.52.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score6754
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.121.3
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)1210.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)679363
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)
  • 1024 x 3200(3.3 mp other)
  • 1024 x 6400(6.6 mp other)
  • 1280 x 720(0.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1936 x 1296(2.5 mp other)
  • 2896 x 1944(5.6 mp other)
  • 3200 x 560(1.8 mp other)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 6400 x 560(3.6 mp other)
Image file format
  • 12 or 14-bit
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • nef (raw)
  • 12-bit nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
Continuous-mode (fps)6.160
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution-
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x120
  • 640x240
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file format-MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FNikon 1
Lens-1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-27.00 - 81.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-10.00 - 30.00
Zoom ratio (x)-3
Aperture range (f)-0.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-20
Filter thread (mm)-40
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 3500DXHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas, center 73 support phase-detect)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100%, 0.94x, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2.0 to +1.0 diopter-
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.63-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.94-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)27-
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)200100
Iso settings200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400Auto ISO (100-3200, 100-800, 100-400); 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; expandable to 6400 Hi-1
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 7 manual modes with fine tuning
  • auto
  • color temperature
  • all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/16000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, SpotMatrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-New Creative Mode includes Easy Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portrait.
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 20
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
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
  • fill flash
  • rear curtain with slow sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)125
Flash range descriptionLens dependentLens dependent.
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/60
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, Sync Terminal-
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12 or 14-bit
  • nef (raw)
  • 12-bit nef raw
  • raw+jpg
Included memory (MB)-0
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 ml-l3
Connections (extended)
  • 10-pin expansion terminal
  • dc in
  • hdmi out
  • pc sync
  • hdmi out (type c
  • mini)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.39-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.39-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.160
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3712
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.23-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.05-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.28-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.06-
Startup time (s)0.3-
Play -> record time (s)0.1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.2-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)1,000-
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery packProprietary EN-EL20
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 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
  • viewnx 2 / short movie creator cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-High resolution 921K-dot LCD, metallic body, new Creative Mode includes Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft



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