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Nikon D300 vs Nikon D90

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Specification Nikon D300 Nikon D90
General
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
Total megapixels 13.1 12.90
Image
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
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)
White balance presets 12.0 12
Video
Max. video mode — 1280x720 (24)
Storage & Connectivity
Storage types CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive SD/SDHC