Nikon D300S vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D300S Leica Q2 Monochrom
      BrandNikonLeica
      ModelD300SQ2 Monochrom
      Predecessor ModelNikon D300
      Successor ModelNikon D500
      MSRP$5995
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D300S Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels13.1 Megapixel50.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel47.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 3,200100 - 100,000
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D300S Leica Q2 Monochrom
      ProcessorEXPEEDMaestro II
      Max Image Resolution4288 x 28488368 x 5584
      Other Resolutions3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from auto, extra high, high, normal, low or off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing2 to 5 frames with strength levels varying according to number of frames chosen; for 2 frames, off and a chosen level are applied
      Focus Nikon D300S Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points5149
      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 Screen Mark II with Superimposed Focus Brackets and On-Demand Grid Lines
      Optics Nikon D300S Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Focal Length28 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 mm
      Optical Zoom1x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.7
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance17 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D300S Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologySuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angleTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D300S Leica Q2 Monochrom
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.94x0.76x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x0.76x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,686k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1-4 to +3
      Depth-of-field previewWhen depth-of-field preview button is pressed, lens aperture is stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S modes)
      Shutter Nikon D300S Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/40000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps20.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 47.3 MP
      Flash Nikon D300S Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      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 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalShoe Mount
      Exposure Nikon D300S Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 (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) ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D300S Leica Q2 Monochrom
      DxO Low Light ISO787
      DxO Color Depth22.5
      DxO Dynamic Range12.2
      DxO Overall Score70
      Video Nikon D300S Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Movie File FormatAVI
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7204096 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Nikon D300S Leica Q2 Monochrom
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D300S Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D300S Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D300S Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Dimensions147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.49 x 2.91")130 x 80 x 92 mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.62")
      Weight (inc. batteries)938 g (2.07 lb / 33.09 oz)734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.4 x 8 x 6.4"9.4 x 9.3 x 6.5"
      Package Weight4.5 lb4.735 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D300S Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Battery PackEN-EL3eBP-SCL4
      Battery Life950 shots350 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D300S Leica Q2 Monochrom
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secYes (2 or 12 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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