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Nikon D300S | Nikon D5100 | |
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Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Image sensor format | DX | DX |
Sensor size | 0.93 in | 0.93 in |
Effective pixels | 12.0 Mpx | 16.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 px | 4928 x 3264 px |
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Processor | Expeed | Expeed 2 |
Nikon D300S | Nikon D5100 | |
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ISO minimum | 100 | 100 |
ISO maximum | 6400 | 25600 |
Boosted ISO maximum | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum image resolution | 4288 x 2848 px | 4928 x 3264 px |
White balance presets | 12 | 12 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes | yes |
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Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | yes | no |
Image stabilization type | No | No |
Supported aspect ratios | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Uncompressed format | RAW + TIFF | RAW |
HDR | no | yes |
AEB/HDR support | yes | yes |
Nikon D300S | Nikon D5100 | |
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Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Optical zoom | 5.8 x | 3.0 x |
Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.5 x | 1.5 x |
Maximum aperture | 3.5 | 2.8 |
AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp | Lamp |
Focus adjustment | Auto | Auto |
Contrast autofocus | yes | yes |
Autofocus in recording mode | 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 | 11 |
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 51 | 11 |
Image stabiliser | Lens based only | Lens based only |
Filter diameter | 2.64 in | 2.83 in |
Phase detection autofocus | yes | yes |
Nikon D300S | Nikon D5100 | |
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Screen size | 3.0 in | 3.0 in |
Articulated LCD | no | yes |
Screen technology | LCD | LCD |
Screen dots | 920000 | 921000 |
Touch screen | no | no |
Field of view | 100.0 % | 100.0 % |
Live view | yes | yes |
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | 100.0 % | 95.0 % |
Viewfinder magnification | -2.0 x | 0.78 x |
Diopter adjustment (D-D) | 2 - 1 | 1.7 - 0.7 |
Eye relief | 0.77 in | 0.7 in |
Separate info display | yes | no |
Nikon D300S | Nikon D5100 | |
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Shooting modes |
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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 |
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WB Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
Subject / scene modes | no | yes |
Flash sync speed | 1/250s | 1/200s |
Built-in flash | yes | yes |
Flash range | 12 | 12 |
Flash modes |
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External flash connection |
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External flash | yes | yes |
Continuous drive | 7.0 fps | 4.0 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes | yes |
Metering modes |
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Manual settings | yes | yes |
Self-timer options |
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Speed (JPEG) | 7.0 fps | 4.0 fps |
Speed (RAW) | 7.0 fps | 4.0 fps |
Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 1.0±EV | 0.3 - 0.5±EV |
Nikon D300S | Nikon D5100 | |
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Maximum resolution | 1280 x 720 px | 1920 x 1080 px |
Video recording | yes | yes |
Recording resolutions |
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HD type | HD | Full HD |
Supported video file formats | AVI |
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Analog signal format system |
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Camera playback |
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Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 24.0 fps | 30.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 24.0 fps | 30.0 fps |
Nikon D300S | Nikon D5100 | |
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Built-in microphone | yes | yes |
Microphone type | Stereo | Mono |
Voice recording | yes | yes |
Audio system | Mono | Stereo |
Supported audio file formats |
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Nikon D300S | Nikon D5100 | |
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Body type | SLR | SLR |
Body material | Aluminum-magnesium | Plastic |
Colour of product |
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Anti-dust system | yes | yes |
Environmentally sealed | yes | no |
Nikon D300S | Nikon D5100 | |
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Weight | 29.1 oz | 17.99 oz |
Width | 5.79 in | 5.0 in |
Height | 4.49 in | 3.8 in |
Depth | 2.91 in | 3.1 in |
Nikon D300S | Nikon D5100 | |
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Compatible memory cards |
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Dual memory card slots | yes | yes |
Memory slots | 2 | 1 |
Storage types |
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Nikon D300S | Nikon D5100 | |
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Power source type | Battery | Battery |
Battery life (CIPA) | 950 | 660 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
Number of batteries supported | 1 | 1 |
AC adapter included | yes | yes |
Nikon D300S | Nikon D5100 | |
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HDMI | yes | yes |
HDMI ports quantity | 1 | 1 |
HDMI connector type | Mini | Mini |
USB version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Microphone port | yes | yes |
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
DC-in jack | yes | yes |
Remote control | yes | yes |
PictBridge | yes | yes |
NFC | no | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes | yes |
Firewire | no | no |
Nikon D300S | Nikon D5100 | |
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Timelapse recording | yes | yes |
GPS | no | no |
Orientation sensor | yes | yes |
Frame | yes | yes |
Tripod mounting supported | yes | yes |
On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
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Image editing modes | Rotating |
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