Nikon D300 vs Nikon D1X

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D300 Nikon D1X
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD300D1X
      Predecessor ModelNikon D200 Nikon D1
      Successor ModelNikon D300S Nikon D2X
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D300 Nikon D1X
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatDXDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm23.7 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels13.1 Megapixel6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel5.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 3,200125 - 800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D300 Nikon D1X
      ProcessorEXPEED
      Max Image Resolution4288 x 28483008 x 1960
      Other Resolutions3216 x 2136, 2144 x 14242000 x 1312
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, TIFF, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      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 Nikon D1X
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Number of Focus Points51
      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)B-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with Optional E-type Screen with Grid Lines
      Optics Nikon D300 Nikon D1X
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D300 Nikon D1X
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologySuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot130k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D300 Nikon D1X
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.94x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x0.53x
      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 Nikon D1X
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeCharge-coupled electronic and mechanical
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D300 Nikon D1X
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/500 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      		SB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
      SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-29s: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: D-TTL, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: n/a, Not usable. No i-TTL function with these cameras, no custom setting option to control Manual output.
      SB-600: D-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: Non CLS cameras: D-TTL, Non-TTL Auto Flash, Distance Priority Manual Flash, M, RPT, SU-4 type optical trigger
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Rear Curtain, Slow Sync, AF, Manual
      SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D300 Nikon D1X
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D300 Nikon D1X
      DxO Low Light ISO679
      DxO Color Depth22.1
      DxO Dynamic Range12.0
      DxO Overall Score67
      Video Nikon D300 Nikon D1X
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D300 Nikon D1X
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      Speaker
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D300 Nikon D1X
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Nikon D300 Nikon D1X
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D300 Nikon D1X
      Dimensions147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.49 x 2.91")157 x 153 x 85 mm (6.18 x 6.02 x 3.35")
      Weight (inc. batteries)925 g (2.04 lb / 32.63 oz)1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D300 Nikon D1X
      Battery PackEN-EL3e
      Battery Life1000 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive
      Other Nikon D300 Nikon D1X
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy


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