Nikon D300S vs Nikon Coolpix S6900

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D300S Nikon Coolpix S6900
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD300SCoolpix S6900
      Predecessor ModelNikon D300
      Successor ModelNikon D500
      MSRP$229.95
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D300S Nikon Coolpix S6900
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels13.1 Megapixel16.76 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 3,200125 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D300S Nikon Coolpix S6900
      ProcessorEXPEED
      Max Image Resolution4288 x 28484608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, standard
      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 Nikon Coolpix S6900
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      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 Screen Mark II with Superimposed Focus Brackets and On-Demand Grid Lines
      Optics Nikon D300S Nikon Coolpix S6900
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 300 mm
      Optical Zoom12x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance2 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D300S Nikon Coolpix S6900
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologySuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angleRGBW TFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D300S Nikon Coolpix S6900
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.94x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1
      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 Nikon Coolpix S6900
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps9.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D300S Nikon Coolpix S6900
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1002.80 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 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 Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D300S Nikon Coolpix S6900
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      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)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D300S Nikon Coolpix S6900
      DxO Low Light ISO787
      DxO Color Depth22.5
      DxO Dynamic Range12.2
      DxO Overall Score70
      Video Nikon D300S Nikon Coolpix S6900
      Movie File FormatAVI
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D300S Nikon Coolpix S6900
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D300S Nikon Coolpix S6900
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D300S Nikon Coolpix S6900
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D300S Nikon Coolpix S6900
      Dimensions147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.49 x 2.91")99 x 58 x 28 mm (3.9 x 2.28 x 1.1")
      Weight (inc. batteries)938 g (2.07 lb / 33.09 oz)181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.4 x 8 x 6.4"6.2 x 5.5 x 3.4"
      Package Weight4.5 lb0.95 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D300S Nikon Coolpix S6900
      Battery PackEN-EL3eEN-EL19
      Battery Life950 shots180 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D300S Nikon Coolpix S6900
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secYes (2 or 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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