| General | Nikon D300 | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | D300 | Alpha 9 III |
| Predecessor Model | Nikon D200 | Sony Alpha 9 II |
| Successor Model | Nikon D300S | |
| MSRP | $5999.99 | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Nikon D300 | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor Format | DX | |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8 mm | 35.6 x 23.8 mm |
| Total Pixels | 13.1 Megapixel | 25.2 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.3 Megapixel | 24.6 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 200 - 3,200 | 250 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 6,400 | 125 - 51,200 |
| Photo | Nikon D300 | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | EXPEED | BIONZ XR |
| Max Image Resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Other Resolutions | 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424 | 3936 x 2632, 3008 x 2000 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, TIFF, RAW | RAW, HEIF, JPEG |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal, Basic | |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | 14-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Kelvin, Custom | |
| WB Bracketing | 2 to 9 frames in 10,20,30 steps in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis |
| Focus | Nikon D300 | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) | |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| AF Detection Range | -5 to +20 EV | |
| Number of Focus Points | 51 | 759 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed) |
| Optics | Nikon D300 | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 8 stops | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type | |
| Lens Breathing Correction | ||
| Gyroscopic Stabilization |
| Screen | Nikon D300 | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle | LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Tilt&Flip Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.2" |
| Screen Resolution | 922k dot | 2,360k dots |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Nikon D300 | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.64" | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.94x | 0.9x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.63x | 0.9x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 9,437k dots | |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 25 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 | |
| 120 fps Viewfinder Refresh Rate | ||
| Depth-of-field preview | When 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 | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane | Electronic Global Shutter |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30s |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/80000 sec | |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 30.0 fps | |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic) | 120.0 fps | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 6.0 fps | 120.0 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | ||
| Anti-dust Shutter | ||
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 120 fps at 24.6 MP |
| Flash | Nikon D300 | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow sync Rear curtain | Flash off Autoflash Fill-flash Slow Sync. Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction Wireless Hi-speed sync |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m at ISO 100 | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec | 1/80000 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | SB-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 | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal | Shoe Mount, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | Nikon D300 | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Average | 1200-zone evaluative |
| Exposure Modes | Manual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | 0 to +20 EV | -5 to +17 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) | |
| Exposure Lock |
| DXO | Nikon D300 | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 679 | 3434 |
| DxO Color Depth | 22.1 | 25.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.0 | 14.0 |
| DxO Overall Score | 67 | 93 |
| Video | Nikon D300 | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Audio File Format | LPCM | |
| Internal Recording Modes | No | XAVC HS/XAVC S/XAVC S-I 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [30 to 600 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 222 Mb/s] |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | |
| External Recording Modes | Raw 16-Bit via HDMI 4672 x 2628 at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps 4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps | |
| No crop on 4K Videos | ||
| Focus Mapping function for Videos | ||
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Gamma Curve | S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3 | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | ||
| IP Streaming |
| Terminals | Nikon D300 | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input | |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input/Output | |
| Other I/O | 1 x RJ45 Data Output 1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x PC Sync Socket (Sync) Output 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output | |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini Type C | Full Size |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Nikon D300 | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | |
| Mobile App Compatible | : Android & iOS App Name: Creators' App Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control, View Live Feed *As of November, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility | |
| Remote Control | Optional |
| Environmental | Nikon D300 | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
| Physical | Nikon D300 | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.49 x 2.91") | 136 x 97 x 83 mm (5.35 x 3.82 x 3.27") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 925 g (2.04 lb / 32.63 oz) | 678 g (1.49 lb / 23.92 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Nikon D300 | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL3e | NP-FZ100 |
| Battery Life | 1000 shots | 530 shots with LVD 400 shots with viewfinder |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
| Other | Nikon D300 | Sony Alpha 9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 to 20 sec | 2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) | |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Electronic Level Gauge |
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