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Nikon D300s vs Nikon D3500
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Nikon D300s

Nikon D300s camera image
53%

Nikon D3500

nikon d3500
Winner!
61%
Nikon D300s
vs
Nikon D3500
Price
Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Model
D300s
D3500
Released
2009
2018
Announcement Date
July 30, 2009
August 30, 2018
Camera Type
DSLR
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
50%
65%
Megapixels
12.3 MP
24 MP
Image Resolution
4288 x 2848 px
6000 x 4000 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
15.8 x 23.6 mm
15.6 x 23.5 mm
Sensor Format
APS-C
APS-C
Frame Rate
7 fps
5 fps
Lens Mount
Nikon F DX
Nikon F
Image Processor
Expeed
Expeed 4
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
6,400
25,600
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
6400
25600
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 8000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
51
11
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Optical (pentamirror)
Video
Video
49%
56%
Video
Max Video Resolution
Standard HD
Full HD
Max Video Dimensions
1280×720 px
1920×1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
24 p
60 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MPEG4, AVI
MOV
Features
Features
54%
54%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"
3"
Screen Resolution
920,000 dots
921,600 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
76%
48%
Memory Card
SD / SDHC, Compact Flash
SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
EN-EL3e
EN-EL14a
Battery Life
950 shots
1,550 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
70%
N/A
Portrait (Color Depth)
22.5 bits
N/A
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
12.2 EVs
N/A
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
787
N/A
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
693 reviews
132 reviews
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