Nikon D300S vs Sony FX30

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D300S Sony FX30
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD300SFX30
      Predecessor ModelNikon D300
      Successor ModelNikon D500
      MSRP$1799 body-only, $2199 with XLR adapter
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D300S Sony FX30
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm23.3 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels13.1 Megapixel27 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel26 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 3,200100 - 32,000
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,40050 - 102,400
      Photo Nikon D300S Sony FX30
      ProcessorEXPEEDBIONZ XR
      Max Image Resolution4288 x 28486192 x 4128
      Other Resolutions3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatHEIF, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White Balance2500 to 9900K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      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 Sony FX30
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF, Touch AF & Shutter
      AF Detection Range-3 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points51759
      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 Sony FX30
      Lens MountNikon FSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Nikon D300S Sony FX30
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologySuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angleArticulating
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot2,360k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D300S Sony FX30
      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 Sony FX30
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectronic Rolling
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps10.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D300S Sony FX30
      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 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 Sony FX30
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)(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 Sony FX30
      DxO Low Light ISO787
      DxO Color Depth22.5
      DxO Dynamic Range12.2
      DxO Overall Score70
      Video Nikon D300S Sony FX30
      Movie File FormatAVI
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/4/8/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p from 1 to 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps
      XAVC S
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 up to 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p up to 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps
      XAVC Proxy
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080
      HD: 1280 x 720
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGXAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7203840 x 2160
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      ProResRAW 16-Bit via HDMI
      4672 x 2628 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Tally/Front Recording Light
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit13 hours
      Terminals Nikon D300S Sony FX30
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB (Timecode)
      1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Full Size
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D300S Sony FX30
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version5
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Imaging Edge Mobile
      Functionality: Adjust Settings, Remote Control
      *As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D300S Sony FX30
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Physical Nikon D300S Sony FX30
      Dimensions147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.49 x 2.91")130 x 78 x 85 mm (5.11 x 3.06 x 3.33")
      Weight (inc. batteries)938 g (2.07 lb / 33.09 oz)646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.4 x 8 x 6.4"9.6 x 6.1 x 5.3"
      Package Weight4.5 lb2.3 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D300S Sony FX30
      Battery PackEN-EL3eNP-FZ100
      Battery Life950 shots570 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)      		Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD
      Other Nikon D300S Sony FX30
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe on Camera Body
      5 x 1/4"-20 Female on Camera Body
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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