Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D300S

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3200 Nikon D300S
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD3200D300S
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3100 Nikon D300
      Successor ModelNikon D3300 Nikon D500
      MSRPUS: with 18-55mm VR - $699.95; UK: with 18-55mm VR - £649.99; UK: with 18-55mm VR - €699
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3200 Nikon D300S
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDXDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.2 x 15.4 mm23.6 x 15.8 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel13.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel12.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400200 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D3200 Nikon D300S
      ProcessorEXPEED 3EXPEED
      Max Image Resolution6016 x 40004288 x 2848
      Other Resolutions4512 x 3000, 3008 x 20003216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off      		Can 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 D3200 Nikon D300S
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points1151
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      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 Mark VII screenType-B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark II with Superimposed Focus Brackets and On-Demand Grid Lines
      Optics Nikon D3200 Nikon D300S
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3200 Nikon D300S
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with 160° viewing angleSuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3200 Nikon D300S
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.94x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.63x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5-2 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 D3200 Nikon D300S
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps7.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D3200 Nikon D300S
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-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 SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 420-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weightedi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D3200 Nikon D300S
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot AF-area      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 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)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D3200 Nikon D300S
      DxO Low Light ISO1131787
      DxO Color Depth24.122.5
      DxO Dynamic Range13.212.2
      DxO Overall Score8170
      Video Nikon D3200 Nikon D300S
      Movie File FormatMOVAVI
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D3200 Nikon D300S
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3200 Nikon D300S
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D3200 Nikon D300S
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D3200 Nikon D300S
      Dimensions125 x 96 x 77 mm (4.92 x 3.78 x 3.03")147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.49 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)938 g (2.07 lb / 33.09 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)12.9 x 6.7 x 5.3"8.4 x 8 x 6.4"
      Package Weight3.1 lb4.5 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D3200 Nikon D300S
      Battery PackEN-EL14EN-EL3e
      Battery Life540 shots950 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Slot 1: SD/SDHC
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
      Other Nikon D3200 Nikon D300S
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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