Nikon D300S vs Nikon D500
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Nikon D300S vs Nikon D500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
- Announced November 2009
- Succeeded the Nikon D300
- Refreshed by Nikon D600
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2016
- Older Model is Nikon D300S
Nikon D300S vs Nikon D500 Overview
Here is a extended analysis of the Nikon D300S vs Nikon D500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the D300S (12MP) and D500 (21MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe D300S was revealed 7 years prior to the D500 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D300S grades versus the D500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D300S vs Nikon D500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D300S and Nikon D500. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D300S Gallery and Nikon D500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Nikon D500
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Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Nikon D300S
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Revealed | January 2016 | November 2009 | Fresher by 74 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2359k | 920k | Sharper screen (+1439k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D300S and Nikon D500
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon D300S vs Nikon D500 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D300S features physical dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs) whilst the Nikon D500 has proportions of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") and a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).
Compare the Nikon D300S vs Nikon D500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the D300S and the D500.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D300S and D500 is 55 and 56 respectively.
Nikon D300S vs Nikon D500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D300S and D500.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon D500 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older D300S is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon D300S vs Nikon D500 Specifications
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon D300S | Nikon D500 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-11-16 | 2016-01-05 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed | Expeed 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 21 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 5568 x 3712 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 1640000 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 153 |
Cross type focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 938 grams (2.07 lbs) | 860 grams (1.90 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") | 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 70 | 84 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 787 | 1324 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 pictures | 1240 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL3e | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC | XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant) |
Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
Cost at release | $1,630 | $1,497 |