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 Nikon D300 |  Nikon D5200 | |
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| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Image sensor format | DX | DX |
| Sensor size | 0.93 in | 0.93 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 13.0 Mpx | 25.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 12.0 Mpx | 24.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 px | 6000 x 4000 px |
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| Processor | Expeed | Expeed 3 |
| Nikon D300 | Nikon D5200 | |
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| ISO minimum | 100 | 100 |
| ISO maximum | 6400 | 25600 |
| Boosted ISO maximum | 6400 | 25600 |
| Maximum image resolution | 4288 x 2848 px | 6000 x 4000 px |
| White balance presets | 12 | 12 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes | yes |
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| Photo effects |
| Vivid |
| Image stabilizer | no | no |
| Image stabilization type | No | No |
| Uncompressed format | RAW + TIFF | RAW |
| HDR | no | yes |
| AEB/HDR support | yes | yes |
| Nikon D300 | Nikon D5200 | |
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| Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Optical zoom | 11.1 x | 5.8 x |
| Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.5 x | 1.5 x |
| AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp | Lamp |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual | Auto/Manual |
| Contrast autofocus | yes | yes |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Autofocus |
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| Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes | yes |
| Manual focus | yes | yes |
| Number of focus points | 51 | 39 |
| Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 51 | 39 |
| Image stabiliser | Lens based only | Lens based only |
| Filter diameter | 2.64 in | 2.05 in |
| Phase detection autofocus | yes | yes |
| Nikon D300 | Nikon D5200 | |
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| Screen size | 3.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Articulated LCD | no | yes |
| Screen technology | LCD | LCD TFT |
| Screen dots | 922000 | 921000 |
| Touch screen | no | no |
| Live view | yes | yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100.0 % | 95.0 % |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.94 x | 0.78 x |
| Eye relief | 0.77 in | 0.7 in |
| Separate info display | yes | no |
| Nikon D300 | Nikon D5200 | |
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| Camera shutter type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s | 30.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes | yes |
| Manual exposure mode | yes | yes |
| Number of exposures | 2 | 3 |
| Exposure compensation plus | 5 | 5 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -5 | -5 |
| Expousure compensation steps |
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| Auto exposure lock | yes | yes |
| AE EV steps |
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| Continuous shooting | yes | yes |
| Self-timer delay |
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| Histogram | yes | yes |
| AE frames |
| 3 |
| WB Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| Subject / scene modes | no | yes |
| Flash sync speed | 1/250s | 1/200s |
| Built-in flash | yes | no |
| Flash range | 12 | 12 |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash connection |
| Hot shoe |
| External flash | yes | yes |
| Continuous drive | 6.0 fps | 5.0 fps |
| Self-timer | yes | yes |
| Metering modes |
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| Manual settings | yes | yes |
| Self-timer options | custom |
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| Speed (JPEG) | 6.0 fps | 5.0 fps |
| Speed (RAW) | 6.0 fps | 5.0 fps |
| Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 1.0±EV | 0.3 - 0.5±EV |
| Nikon D300 | Nikon D5200 | |
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| Video recording | yes | yes |
| HD type | Not supported | Full HD |
| Analog signal format system |
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| Camera playback |
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| Nikon D300 | Nikon D5200 | |
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| Body type | SLR | SLR |
| Body material | Aluminum-magnesium | Plastic |
| Colour of product | Black |
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| Anti-dust system | yes | yes |
| Environmentally sealed | yes | no |
| Nikon D300 | Nikon D5200 | |
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| Weight | 29.1 oz | 17.81 oz |
| Width | 5.79 in | 5.08 in |
| Height | 4.49 in | 3.86 in |
| Depth | 2.91 in | 3.07 in |
| Nikon D300 | Nikon D5200 | |
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| Compatible memory cards |
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| Memory slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage types | Compact Flash Type I/II |
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| Nikon D300 | Nikon D5200 | |
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| Power source type | Battery | Battery |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 1000 | 500 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 | 1 |
| AC adapter included | yes | yes |
| Nikon D300 | Nikon D5200 | |
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| HDMI | yes | yes |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 | 1 |
| USB version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Remote control | yes | yes |
| PictBridge | yes | yes |
| NFC | no | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no | yes |
| Firewire | no | no |
| Nikon D300 | Nikon D5200 | |
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| Timelapse recording | yes | yes |
| GPS | no | no |
| Orientation sensor | yes | yes |
| Frame | yes | yes |
| Tripod mounting supported | yes | yes |
| Image editing modes | Trimming | Rotating |
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