Nikon D300 vs Nikon D90
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Nikon D300: 2007 ; Nikon D90: 2008
- Weight: Nikon D300: 925 g ; Nikon D90: 703 g
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| Specification | Nikon D300 | Nikon D90 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | D300 | D90 |
| Year | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 147 x 114 x 74 mm | 132 x 103 x 77 mm |
| Weight | 925 g | 703 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 23.6 x 15.8 mm | 23.6 x 15.8 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 4281 x 2873 | 4281 x 2873 |
| Crop factor | 1.52 | 1.52 |
| Total megapixels | 13.1 | 12.90 |
| Effective megapixels | 12.3 | 12.30 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4288 x 2848 |
| ISO | 200 - 3200 in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps (100 - 6400 with boost) | Auto, 200 - 3200 (plus 6400 with boost) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Metering | 3D Matrix metering II, Centre weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 12.0 | 12 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | — | 1280x720 (24) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 920,000 dots | 920,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive | SD/SDHC |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e rechargeable battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | No | No |