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Specifications	Nikon D300 Digital SLR	Nikon D200 Digital SLR
Effective Pixels	12.3 million	10.2 million
Image Sensor	CMOS, DX Format; total pixels: 13.1 million	RGB CCD, DX Format; total pixels: 10.92 million
Pixel Pitch	5.49µm (same as the Nikon D2Xs)	6.05µm
Viewfinder Blackout	100ms	105ms
Shutter lag	45ms	50ms
Shutter Unit Rating	150,000 cycles	100,000 cycles
Start Up	0.13 sec	0.15 sec
LCD Monitor	3.0-in., 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide viewing angle, brightness adjustment	2.5-in., 230,000-dot, brightness adjustment
Sensitivity	ISO 200 to 3200 equivalent ) in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV plus Lo 1 (ISO 100) and HI 1 (ISO 6400 equivalent) Refined high ISO noise reduction. The new A/D converter integrated into the image sensor reduces shadow noise	100 to 1600 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV with additional settings up to 1 EV over 1600 (HI 1 is ISO 3200 equivalent)
Viewfinder Frame Coverage	Approx. 100%	Approx. 95%
Nikon Scene Recognition System	• Scene Recognition System: (Subject tracking and identification, highlight analysis, light source inference) • Improved subject tracking performance realizes more rapid and accurate focus point selection. • Improved subject identification contributes to more accurate focus lock. • The results of highlight analysis improves exposure control accuracy. • Light source inference uses characteristics extraction and pattern recognition to achieve optimal white balance.	Not available
Metering Type	1005-segment RGB metering sensor improved with new diffraction grating system (directs RGB wavelengths to a finer point for enhanced colour accuracy)	1005-segment RGB Matrix Metering
Exposure Metering System	New Scene Recognition System Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II improved with SRS 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, 10, or 13 mm dia. circle in center of frame or weighting based on average of entire frame 3) Spot: Meters approx. 3 mm dia. circle (about 2.0% of frame) centered on active focus area	Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, 10, or 13 mm dia. circle in center of frame or weighting based on average of entire frame 3) Spot: Meters approx. 3 mm dia. circle (about 2.0% of frame) centered on active focus area
White Balance and Fine Tuning	• Improvements with new Scene Recognition System: Light source inference uses characteristics extraction and pattern recognition. • A color cast (G-M) option has been added on the Nikon D300 for adjustment on 2 axes • Fine-tuning steps are now equivalent to 5 mired each (same with bracketing)	10 mired each fine-tune step
Autofocus	• TTL phase detection / Focal plane contrast (in Liveview tripod shooting mode) • 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500 autofocus module; with AF-assist illuminator • Detection range: -1 to +19 EV • Fine AF adjustment possible: 20 non- CPU lenses supported	• TTL phase detection 11 focus points (one cross-type sensor) by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator • Detection range: -1 to +19 EV
3D Focus Tracking	Uses new Scene Recognition System and analysis colour and brightness from data provided by the 1005-segment RGB sensor	Not available
Focus Points	• AF51 mode: 51 focus points from which a single area can be selected • AF11 mode: 11 focus points from which a single area can be selected (like Nikon D2Xs) • Liveview: Full screen AF possible in contrast AF mode (tripod mode)	• Normal: 11 areas; single area or group can be selected • Wide: focus area can be selected from 7 areas
AF Area Mode	1) Single point AF 2) Dynamic Area AF 3) Group Dynamic AF Auto Area AF now with primary subject priority	1) Single Area AF 2) Dynamic Area AF 3) Group Dynamic AF 4) Dynamic area AF with closest subject priority
Dust-reduction System	• Mechanical image sensor cleaning unit. • Enhanced weather dust protection and seals (covers have added protection versus D200)	Weather dust seals
Image Quality Settings	• 12-bit NEF (RAW):uncompressed or compressed RAW • 14-bit NEF (RAW):uncompressed or compressed RAW. Images are recorded at a bit-depth of 14 bits, producing files roughly 1.3 times larger than 12-bit files but increasing the color data recorded resulting in smoother tones. Maximum frame advance rate decreases to 2.5 fps. • TIFF (RGB) • JPEG: Fine, Normal, Basic • NEF (RAW) + JPEG Fine • NEF (RAW) + JPEG Normal • NEF (RAW) + JPEG Basic	• Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression • JPEG: Fine, Normal, Basic • NEF (RAW) + JPEG Fine • NEF (RAW) + JPEG Normal • NEF (RAW) + JPEG Basic
Image Size	• 4,288 x 2,848 [L] • 3,216 x 2,136 [M] • 2,144 x 1,424 [S]	3,872 x 2,592 [L] 2,896 x 1,944 [M] 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
Storage Media	CompactFlash (CF) Card (Type I and II), High Speed UDMA compliant, Microdrive	CompactFlash (CF) Card (Type I and II) and Microdrive
Image Processing	EXPEED Image Processing • Faster digital signal processing: Contributes to improved Auto White Balance (AWB) performance and real-time lateral chromatic aberration compensation. Approximately 4x faster than the D200 • Improved memory card recording speed: 4x faster than D200 using new UDMA CF cards • Improved USB transfer speed: 2x faster than the D200 • Improved memory card access speed: approximately 2.5x faster than the Nikon D200	Does not support the faster new generation UDMA Compact Flash (CF) memory cards
Active D-Lighting	Yes. Preserves details in shadows and highlights while also maintaining the right level of contrast across the image. Set before taking the picture.	Not available
Liveview Mode (Preview image on rear LCD live)	• Hand-held shooting mode • Tripod shooting mode with Contrast AF	Not available
HDMI Output	HDMI 1.3a compliant Type A HDMI connector	Not available
In Camera Editing with Retouch Menu	Yes (like Nikon D80, D40x, D40) • D-Lighting • Red Eye Correction • Trim • Monochrome • Filter Effects • Color Balance • Image Overlay (NEF / RAW)	Not available
Auto Exposure Bracketing	2 to 9 exposures in 1/3, 2/3, 3/4 or 1 EV steps	2 to 9 exposures in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
Picture Control System	Select and adjust from Picture Control settings: • Standard • Neutral • Vivid • Monochrome. Each Picture Control setting can be tweaked for personal preference. Parameters include: • Quick Adjust: Equal increments of change in sharpness and contrast are applied at the same time. Choose from -2 to +2 • Sharpness: Choose from Auto, or select one of 9 settings (0-9) • Contrast: Set from Auto, -3 to +3 in one step increments • Brightness: Settings include -1, 0, +1 • Saturation: Auto, -3 to +3 in one step increments • Hue:-3 to +3 in one step	Three Optimize Image Colour Modes I, II, III Mode I - For portraits, renders natural looking skin tones. Bias towards the reds. Can be used with sRGB or Adobe RGB color profiles. Mode II - Provides wider color reproduction range and a wider color gamut. Only with Adobe RGB Mode III - More vivid. Applies to landscapes and scenery. sRGB or Adobe RGB color profiles can be used
Shooting Modes	1) Single frame [S] shooting mode 2) Continuous low speed [CL] shooting mode: 1 to 6 frames per second 3) Continuous high-speed [CH] shooting mode: 6 frames per second (up to 8 fps with MB-D10 power grip and 8x AA batteries or the optional Li-Ion rechargeable EN-EL4a (D2 series) 4) Liveview [LV] mode 5) Self-timer shooting mode 6) Mirror-up [Mup] mode	1) Single frame shooting mode 2) Continuous low speed (CL) shooting mode: 1-4 frames per second 3) Continuous high-speed shooting mode: around 5 frames per second 4) Self-timer shooting mode 5) Mirror-up mode
Custom settings	48 custom settings	45 custom settings
Maximum number of continuous shots (JPEG Large-Fine or NEF/RAW)	• Up to 99 shots at 6 frames per sec with 14-bit processing (Jpeg) • Around 19 images at 6 or 8 fps in NEF/RAW with 12-bit processing	• Around 37 shots at 5 fps (JPEG-Large, Fine) • Around 22 images at 5 fps in NEF/RAW
Flash Compensation	-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV	-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or ½ EV
Power Source	One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 (optional) with one rechargeable Nikon EN-EL4a, EN-EL4 or EN-EL3e Li-ion battery or eight A6/AA-size alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or nickel-manganese ZR6 batteries, AC Adapter EH-5a (optional)	One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, MB-D200 battery pack (optional) with one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion batteries or six AA alkaline (LR6), NiMH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or ZR6 nickel-manganese AA batteries, AC Adapter EH-6 (optional)
Battery Consumption	Approximately twice the number of images can be captured with an EN-EL3e battery compared to the Nikon D200. Improved and better than the Nikon D70s.	About 340 shots under normal shooting conditions without using an active VR lens
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in.)	Approx. 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in.)
Weight	Approx. 825 g (1.82 lbs.) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover	Approx. 830g (1 lb 13 oz) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover
Optional Accessories	Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 (stand alone wired), Wireless Transmitter WT-4, DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece, AC Adapter EH-5a,	Multi-Power Battery pack MB-D200, Wireless Transmitter WT-3 (grip and battery function), Semi-soft case D200, AC Adapter EH-6,