Nikon D300S vs Nikon D500

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D300S Nikon D500
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD300SD500
      Predecessor ModelNikon D300 Nikon D300S
      Successor ModelNikon D500
      MSRP$2000/ £1729 (body only), $3069 / £2479 (w/16-80mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D300S Nikon D500
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDXDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels13.1 Megapixel21.56 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 3,200100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,40050 - 1,640,000
      Photo Nikon D300S Nikon D500
      ProcessorEXPEEDEXPEED 5
      Max Image Resolution4288 x 28485568 x 3712
      Other Resolutions3216 x 2136, 2144 x 14244176 x 2784, 2784 x 1856
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, TIFF
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from auto, extra high, high, normal, low or offCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      Normal
      Low
      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 D500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points51153
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points99
      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 LinesType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D300S Nikon D500
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D300S Nikon D500
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologySuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angleTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution920k dot2,359k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D300S Nikon D500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.94x1x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x0.67x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint16 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1-2 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 D500
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps10.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.9 MP for up to 200 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Nikon D300S Nikon D500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV2 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 SLRTTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D300S Nikon D500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D300S Nikon D500
      DxO Low Light ISO7871324
      DxO Color Depth22.524.1
      DxO Dynamic Range12.214.0
      DxO Overall Score7084
      Video Nikon D300S Nikon D500
      Movie File FormatAVIMOV
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7203840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080p
      1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D300S Nikon D500
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D300S Nikon D500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1 LE
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D300S Nikon D500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D300S Nikon D500
      Dimensions147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.49 x 2.91")147 x 115 x 81 mm (5.79 x 4.53 x 3.19")
      Weight (inc. batteries)938 g (2.07 lb / 33.09 oz)860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.4 x 8 x 6.4"9.5 x 6.3 x 6"
      Package Weight4.5 lb3.6 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D300S Nikon D500
      Battery PackEN-EL3eEN-EL15
      Battery Life950 shots1240 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)      		Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD
      Other Nikon D300S Nikon D500
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy, Carbon Fiber
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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