Nikon D300S 12.3MP DSLR Camera vs Canon PowerShot S2IS 5.0MP Digital Camera comparison

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key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels12.3 MP5 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
Display Size3 inch1.8 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
Display Type-TFT LCD
general
BrandNikonCanon
ModelD300S 12.3MP DSLR CameraPowerShot S2IS 5.0MP Digital Camera
Model NameD300SPowerShot S2IS
Model NumberD300SS2IS
ColorBlackSilver
SLR VariantBody Only-
TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels12.3 MP5 MP
Tripod SocketYes-
Dimensions(WxHxD)114 x 147 x 74 mm113.0 x 78.0 x 75.5 mm
Weight840 GM405 GM
Face DetectionYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
PortsType C, Mini HDMI-
Series-PowerShot
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
Sensor Size23.2 x 15.4 mm1/2.5 inch
Maximum ISO6400 ISO400 ISO
lens features
Lens MountNikon F mount-
Manual FocusYesYes
Dust ReductionYes-
Focal Length-6.0 - 72.0mm f/2.7-3.5 35mm film equivalent 36-432mm
Digital Zoom-4x
Aperture Range-f/2.7 W - 3.5 T
viewfinder features
View FinderYesYes
View Finder TypeFixed Eye-level Pentaprism0.33 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Coverage-100%
focus features
Auto FocusYesYes
White BalancingAuto TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Choose Color temp., White balance presetAuto, Pre-set Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom
Focus Range-Normal 1.6 ft./50cm-Infinity W, 3.0 ft./90cm-Infinity T Macro 3.9 in.-1.6 ft./10-50cm Super Macro 0-3.9 in./0-10cm
Metering Modes-Evaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot** Metering frame with Spot Mode is center-fixed.
shutter features
Shutter Speed1/8000 sec15-1/3200 sec. Slow shutter speed of 15-1.3 sec. is only available in select modes.
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsContinous low shooting mode 1-7fps, Continous high shooting mode 7fpsHigh-speed approx. 2.4 shots/sec. Normal approx. 1.5 shots/sec. Large/Fine mode
flash features
Built-in FlashYes-
External FlashYes-
Flash ModesFront curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye SlowAuto, Red-Eye Reduction ON/OFF
Flash Compensation-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
image features
Image FormatNEF 12 or 14-bit lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed RAW, TIFF RGB, JPEG Baseline-compliantExif 2.2 JPEG
Picture AngleApprox 1.5x lens focal length-
Gross Pixel-5.3 MP
Still Image Size-2,592 x 1,944 Large, 2,048 x 1,536 Medium 1, 1,600 x 1,200 Medium 2, 640 x 480 Small
display features
Display Size3 inch1.8 inch
Display Type-TFT LCD
Display Resolution-Approx. 115,000 pixels
LCD Display-TFT Color LCD
LCD Display Image Resolution-Approx 115000 pixels
connectivity features
WifiNo-
USB-Yes
storage and power features
Card TypeSDSD
Batteries IncludedYesYes
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
Upgradable Memory-Yes
Power Supply-Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700
Battery Life-Still Image approx. 130 shots AA-size Alkaline Battery, approx. 550 shots AA-size NiMH Battery *1Movie approx. 210 min. AA-size Alkaline Battery, approx. 300 min. AA-size NiMH Battery
audio and video features
Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480 VGA Fine/VGA, 320 x 240 QVGA
Video FormatAVI movieAVI Image data Motion JPEG
Audio Features-WAVE Stereo
modes and functions features
Shooting ModesSingle frame shooting mode, Continuous shooting mode approx. 3fps, Self-timer mode, Quiet Shutter ReleaseAuto Creative zone P, Av, Tv, M, C Image zone Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Special Scene Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Indoor, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Movie, My Colors
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