Canon EOS 5D vs Nikon D300

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5D Nikon D300
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS 5DD300
      Predecessor ModelNikon D200
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark II Nikon D300S
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5D Nikon D300
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm23.6 x 15.8 mm
      Total Pixels12.8 Megapixel13.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels13.3 Megapixel12.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200200 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Canon EOS 5D Nikon D300
      ProcessorDIGIC IIEXPEED
      Max Image Resolution4368 x 29124288 x 2848
      Other Resolutions3168 x 2112, 2496 x 16643216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, TIFF, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Kelvin, Custom
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis2 to 9 frames in 10,20,30 steps in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS 5D Nikon D300
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points951
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Canon EOS 5D Nikon D300
      Lens MountCanon EFNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS 5D Nikon D300
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT liquid-crystal color LCDSuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5D Nikon D300
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.94x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.63x
      Depth-of-field previewWhen CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M mode) or value selected by camera (P and S mode)
      Shutter Canon EOS 5D Nikon D300
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps6.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Canon EOS 5D Nikon D300
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesExternalAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-20, SB-16B, SB-15: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-22s: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-23: M, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-25: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-24: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-26: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-28: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-28DX: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-29s: M, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-30: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-50DX: M, Rear Curtain Syn
      SB-80DX: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-400: i-TTL, AA, M*, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Flash Color Informaiton Communication, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction
      SB-600: i-TTL, AA, M, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi-area AF, Flash Color Informaiton Communication, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-800: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi-area AF, Flash Color Informaiton Communication, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, M, Rear Curtain Sync, AutoFP High Speed Sync ( D700, D300 only because of built in flash)
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS 5D Nikon D300
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Canon EOS 5D Nikon D300
      DxO Low Light ISO1368679
      DxO Color Depth22.922.1
      DxO Dynamic Range11.112.0
      DxO Overall Score7167
      Video Canon EOS 5D Nikon D300
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon EOS 5D Nikon D300
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      Speaker
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5D Nikon D300
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control N3 connector Optional
      Environmental Canon EOS 5D Nikon D300
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5D Nikon D300
      Dimensions152 x 113 x 75 mm (5.98 x 4.45 x 2.95")147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.49 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)925 g (2.04 lb / 32.63 oz)
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5D Nikon D300
      Battery PackBP-511AEN-EL3e
      Battery Life800 shots1000 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II)Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive
      Other Canon EOS 5D Nikon D300
      Self Timer 10 sec 2 sec with mirror lock-up 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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