Nikon D300 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D300 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      BrandNikonFujifilm
      ModelD300FinePix HS30EXR
      Predecessor ModelNikon D200 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      Successor ModelNikon D300S Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D300 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Sensor TypeCMOSEXR-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm6.4 x 4.8 mm
      Total Pixels13.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel16.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 3,200100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon D300 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      ProcessorEXPEEDEXR
      Max Image Resolution4288 x 28484608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3216 x 2136, 2144 x 14244608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 1840, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 1536, 1920 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, TIFF, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Kelvin, Custom
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 frames in 10,20,30 steps in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Nikon D300 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points51
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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 Nikon D300 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom30x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance45 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D300 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologySuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angleTFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D300 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.94x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      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 Nikon D300 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps11.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D300 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1007.10 m Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 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 TerminalShoe Mount
      Exposure Nikon D300 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Multi
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D300 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      DxO Low Light ISO679
      DxO Color Depth22.1
      DxO Dynamic Range12.0
      DxO Overall Score67
      Video Nikon D300 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D300 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D300 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Nikon D300 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D300 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Dimensions147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.49 x 2.91")131 x 97 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 4.96")
      Weight (inc. batteries)925 g (2.04 lb / 32.63 oz)687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.9 x 6.8 x 5.2"
      Power and Storage Nikon D300 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Battery PackEN-EL3eNP-W126
      Battery Life1000 shots
      Internal Storage20 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D300 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Self Timer 2 to 20 secYes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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