Nikon D3200 24.2MP DSLR Camera vs Nikon D300S 12.3MP DSLR Camera comparison

Nikon D3200 24.2MP DSLR Camera	Nikon D300S 12.3MP DSLR Camera

key specs

general

Brand
Nikon	Nikon
Model
D3200 24.2MP DSLR Camera	D300S 12.3MP DSLR Camera
Model Name
D3200	D300S
Color
Black	Black
SLR Variant
Body With Af-S 18-140 Mm Vr Kit Lens	Body Only
Type
DSLR Camera	DSLR Camera
Effective Pixels
24.2 MP	12.3 MP
Tripod Socket
Yes	Yes
Dimensions(WxHxD)
7.7 x 12.5 x 9.6 cm	114 x 147 x 74 mm
Face Detection
Yes	Yes
Lens Attachment
Body+18-140mm	-
Temperature
0 to 40	0 to 40
Accessory Shoe
ISO 518 Hot-shoe with Sync and Data Contacts and Safety Lock	-
Model Number
-	D300S
Weight
-	840 GM
Ports
-	Type C, Mini HDMI

sensor features

lens features

Aperture Range
F3.5 - F5.6	-
Manual Focus
Yes	Yes
Dust Reduction
Yes	Yes
Other Lens Features
Nikon F Lens Mount with AF Contact, 1.5x Lens Focal Length, Quick Return Reflex Mirror, Lens Aperture Instant Return, Electronically Controlled, Compatible Lenses Autofocus is Available with AF-S and AF-I Lenses, Autofocus is not Available with Other Type G and D Lenses, AF Lenses IX NIKKOR and Lenses for the F3AF are not Supported, and AI-P Lenses, Non-CPU Lenses can be Used in Mode M but the Camera Exposure Meter will not Function, Electronic Rangefinder can be Used with Lenses that have a Maximum Aperture of f/5.6 or Faster	-
Lens Mount
-	Nikon F mount

viewfinder features

View Finder
Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Coverage
95%	-
Viewfinder Magnification
0.8 x 50 mm f/1.4 Lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1	-
Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment
Diopter Adjustment -1.7 - 0.5 m-1	-
Viewfinder Eye Point
18 mm	-
View Finder Type
-	Fixed Eye-level Pentaprism

focus features

Focus Mode
Single-point AF, Dynamic-area AF, Auto-area AF, 3D-tracking 11 Points	-
Focus Range
Detection Range -1 - EV ISO 100, 20°C	-
Auto Focus
Yes	Yes
Focus Points
11 Focus Point	-
Metering Modes
Matrix or Center-weighted Metering, Spot Metering	-
White Balancing
Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent 7 Types, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual	Auto TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Choose Color temp., White balance preset
Other Focus Features
Manual Focus MF Electronic Rangefinder, Focus Lock	-

exposure features

Spot Meter
Yes	-
Exposure Compensation
5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV	-
Other Exposure Features
Metering TTL Exposure Metering using 420-pixel RGB Sensor, Range ISO 100, f/1.4 Lens, 20C/68F Matrix or Center-weighted Metering 0 - 20 EV Spot Metering 2 - 20 EV, Exposure Lock Luminosity Locked at Detected Value with AE-L/AF-L Button	-

shutter features

Self-timer
Yes	Yes
Continuous Shots
Yes, 4 fps	Continous low shooting mode 1-7fps, Continous high shooting mode 7fps
Shutter Speed
-	1/8000 sec

flash features

Built-in Flash
Yes	Yes
External Flash
Yes	Yes
Flash Modes
Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction, Auto Slow Sync, Auto Slow Sync with Red-eye Reduction, Fill-flash, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync with Red-eye Reduction, Rear-curtain with Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Sync, Off	Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Flash Compensation
1/3 EV in increments of +/- 3 EV	-
Other Flash Features
Built-in Flash Auto, Portrait, Child, Close Up, Night Portrait Auto Flash with Auto Pop-up, Program, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Manual, Manual Pop-up with Button Release, Guide Number 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash m/ft, ISO 100, 20C/68F, Flash-ready Indicator	-

image features

Image Format
JPEG, NEF RAW, NEF RAW JPEG, EXIF 2.3, DCF 2.0, DPOF	NEF 12 or 14-bit lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed RAW, TIFF RGB, JPEG Baseline-compliant
Gross Pixel
24.7 MP	-
Red Eye Reduction
Yes	-
Image Sizing
6016 x 4000 L	-
Picture Angle
-	Approx 1.5x lens focal length

display features

Display Size
3 inch	3 inch
LCD Display Image Resolution
921000 dots	-
LCD Display Video Resolution
1920 x 1080	-

connectivity features

Wifi
No	No

storage and power features

Upgradable Memory
Yes	-
Card Type
SD / SDHC / SDXC / Compatible with UHS-I	SD
Power Supply
EH-5b AC Adapter	-
Battery Type
Lithium ion	Lithium ion
Batteries Included
-	Yes