Nikon Z8 vs Nikon D300S

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z8 Nikon D300S
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelZ8D300S
      Predecessor ModelNikon D300
      Successor ModelNikon D500
      MSRP$3999 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z8 Nikon D300S
      Sensor TypeStacked CMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFXDX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm23.6 x 15.8 mm
      Total Pixels52.37 Megapixel13.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels45.7 Megapixel12.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range64 - 25,600200 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range32 - 102,400100 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon Z8 Nikon D300S
      ProcessorEXPEED 7EXPEED
      Max Image Resolution8256 x 55044288 x 2848
      Other Resolutions3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White Balance2500 to 10,000K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra high 2
      Extra high 1
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      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 Z8 Nikon D300S
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      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-9 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points49351
      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 Z8 Nikon D300S
      Lens MountNikon ZNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon Z8 Nikon D300S
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologySuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z8 Nikon D300S
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.94x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.80x0.63x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot
      No Blackout Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-2 to +1
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      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 Z8 Nikon D300S
      Shutter TypeElectronicElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed900 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)30.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting30.0 fps7.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Anti-dust Shutter
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 20 fps at 45.7 MP for up to 1000 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 30 fps at 45.7 MP for Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 60 fps at 19 MP
      Up to 120 fps at 11 MP
      Flash Nikon Z8 Nikon D300S
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 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; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot meteringi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon Z8 Nikon D300S
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +17 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)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected valueLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon Z8 Nikon D300S
      DxO Low Light ISO2548787
      DxO Color Depth26.322.5
      DxO Dynamic Range14.212.2
      DxO Overall Score9870
      Video Nikon Z8 Nikon D300S
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      NEV      		AVI
      Internal Recording ModesH.265 4:2:2 10-Bit
      8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      ProRes 422 HQ 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      H.265 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Raw 12-Bit
      7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264, H.265Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution7680 x 43201280 x 720
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) up to 29.97 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit2 hour, 5 min
      Terminals Nikon Z8 Nikon D300S
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input/Output
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Output
      1 x Nikon 10-Pin Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z8 Nikon D300S
      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: SnapBridge
      *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via app Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon Z8 Nikon D300S
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Z8 Nikon D300S
      Dimensions144 x 119 x 83 mm (5.67 x 4.69 x 3.27")147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.49 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)938 g (2.07 lb / 33.09 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.55 x 8.3 x 6.05"8.4 x 8 x 6.4"
      Package Weight3.565 lb4.5 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z8 Nikon D300S
      Battery PackEN-EL15cEN-EL3e
      Battery Life330 shots950 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)      		Slot 1: SD/SDHC
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
      Other Nikon Z8 Nikon D300S
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)


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