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SpecsUpdate
Weight480 g
Dimensions125 x 98 x 76 mm
Screen size3.2" fully articulated
PortsUSB 2.0; HDMI
MicrophoneStereo
Max resolution6000 x 4000
Video resolution1080p60; 720p60
Wi-FiYes
ProcessorExpeed 4
TouchscreenNo
Lens mountNikon F
Image stabilizationNo
Continuous drive5 fps
ISO Range100 - 12800 (25600 boosted)
AF points39
Sensor type24MP APS-C CMOS
Shutter speed range30 - 1/4000 seconds
Storage typesSD / SDHC / SDXC
Video FormatsMPEG-4; H.264
Remote controlYes
Built-in flashYes
Battery Life (CIPA)600
Screen dots1037000
Image file formatsJPEG; RAW (12bit / 14bit / compressed)
Environmentally sealedNo
External flashYes
Flash range12m
Flash X sync speed1/200 sec
Ranked in these QuestionsQuestion Ranking
Pros
Pro Geotags your photos
The camera can automatically add location information to images via the built-in GPS.
Pro Has a good flip out swivel-and-tilt screen
D5300 has a 3:2, 1.04M-dot swivel-and-tilt screen.
Pro Great dynamic range
According to tests performed by DxOmark D5300 has 13.86 stops of dynamic range in print and 13.06 stops on screen for images taken at 100 ISO. These are among the best results for cameras in this price range.
Pro Video autofocus
Pro Good AF point coverage
39 focus points with 19 points being cross-type making it easier to set the focus within the frame.
Pro Good video capabilities
Shoots up to 1080p60 resolution.
Pro Detailed images
The camera has a 24 MP CMOS sensor with an ISO range of 100 - 12800 (expandable up to 25,600).
Cons
Con Can't control aperture in live view while shooting video
While shutter speed and exposure can be changed, aperture cannot.
Con Magnified live view lags quite a bit
The delay makes the zoomed in live view nearly unusable.
Commonly Compared
Nikon D5300
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