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Nikon D300S
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Nikon D5200
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Nikon D300S vs Nikon D5200
Nikon D300S
Nikon D5200
Why is Nikon D300S better than Nikon D5200?
- 1.71% larger sensor?
23.6 x 15.8mmvs23.5 x 15.6mm - 12 more focus points?
51vs39 - 450shots longer battery life?
950shotsvs500shots - 40% faster shooting at highest resolution with AF as JPEG format?
7fpsvs5fps - Weather-sealed (splashproof)?
- Has a built-in focus motor?
- 50% faster maximum shutter speed?
1/8000svs0.00025s - 5% more viewfinder coverage?
100%vs95%
Why is Nikon D5200 better than Nikon D300S?
- 1.84x more megapixels (main camera)?
24.1MPvs13.1MP - 4x higher maximum light sensitivity?
25600 ISOvs6400 ISO - Has a flip-out screen?
- 3.75x better video recording quality (main camera)?
1080 x 60fpsvs720 x 24fps - 1.63x lower noise at high ISO?
1284 ISOvs787 ISO - 14 better image quality?
84vs70 - 285g lighter?
555gvs840g - 7.56% better color depth?
24.2bitsvs22.5bits
Price comparison
Nikon D300S
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D300S 12.3MP DX-Format CMOS Digita...Nikon D300S 12.3MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only) (Discontinued by Manufacturer) | $1,749.95 | |||
| Nikon D300S 12.3MP DX-Format CMOS Digita...Nikon D300S 12.3MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only) (Discontinued by Manufacturer) (Renewed) | $584.00 | |||
| NEW A Set Of Body Rubber 5 pcs Front cov...NEW A Set Of Body Rubber 5 pcs Front cover and Back cover Rubber For Nikon D300 D300S Camera Replacement Repair spare parts | $20.00 | |||
| Sevenoak GPS-N Pro Camera GPS Tracker Re...Sevenoak GPS-N Pro Camera GPS Tracker Receiver Navigation for Nikon D800 D3200 D90 D7100 D5200 D4 D600 D5100 D7000 D300 D300S | $45.95 | |||
| Battery Door Cover for nikon D3000 D3100...Battery Door Cover for nikon D3000 D3100 D3200 D3300 D400 D40 D50 D60 D80 D90 D7000 D7100 D200 D300 D300S D700 Camera Repair | $1.39 | |||
| PIXEL TW-283 DC0 Wireless Timer Shutter ...PIXEL TW-283 DC0 Wireless Timer Shutter Release Remote Control For Nikon D850 D810A D810 D800E D800 D700 D500 D300S D300 D5 D4 | $25.99 | |||
| For Nikon D90 D700 D7000 D300S D800 D800...For Nikon D90 D700 D7000 D300S D800 D800E D200 D300 The Thumb Rubber Back cover Rubber DSLR Camera Replacement Unit Repair Part | $1.53 | |||
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Design
Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the camera's body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. For compact cameras, a focus motor is usually built-in.
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.
An optical viewfinder (or OVF) allows the photographer to compose a shot while seeing exactly what the lens will capture. OVFs have no time lag and require no power - as opposed to electronic viewfinders, which can drain battery life. OVFs are also better in low light situations.
Optics
The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.
The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
Videography
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.
24p is a video format (24 frames per second) traditionally used in cinema. Nowadays, it is used to create film-like motion characteristics.
Audio
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
Battery
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Features
The maximum ISO at which the device still captures excellent quality images. Source: DxOMark.
A device's overall image quality score considers: color depth, dynamic range and low light performance. Source: DxOMark.
The better a device's color depth the more color nuances it can distinguish. Source: DxOMark.
A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.
The better the dynamic range the system captures a wider number of values from dark to light leading to more details in low and highlights. Source: DxOMark.
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
Price comparison
Nikon D300S
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D300S 12.3MP DX-Format CMOS Digita...Nikon D300S 12.3MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only) (Discontinued by Manufacturer) | $1,749.95 | |||
| Nikon D300S 12.3MP DX-Format CMOS Digita...Nikon D300S 12.3MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only) (Discontinued by Manufacturer) (Renewed) | $584.00 | |||
| NEW A Set Of Body Rubber 5 pcs Front cov...NEW A Set Of Body Rubber 5 pcs Front cover and Back cover Rubber For Nikon D300 D300S Camera Replacement Repair spare parts | $20.00 | |||
| Sevenoak GPS-N Pro Camera GPS Tracker Re...Sevenoak GPS-N Pro Camera GPS Tracker Receiver Navigation for Nikon D800 D3200 D90 D7100 D5200 D4 D600 D5100 D7000 D300 D300S | $45.95 | |||
| Battery Door Cover for nikon D3000 D3100...Battery Door Cover for nikon D3000 D3100 D3200 D3300 D400 D40 D50 D60 D80 D90 D7000 D7100 D200 D300 D300S D700 Camera Repair | $1.39 | |||
| PIXEL TW-283 DC0 Wireless Timer Shutter ...PIXEL TW-283 DC0 Wireless Timer Shutter Release Remote Control For Nikon D850 D810A D810 D800E D800 D700 D500 D300S D300 D5 D4 | $25.99 | |||
| For Nikon D90 D700 D7000 D300S D800 D800...For Nikon D90 D700 D7000 D300S D800 D800E D200 D300 The Thumb Rubber Back cover Rubber DSLR Camera Replacement Unit Repair Part | $1.53 | |||
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