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Add to SafariWhen comparing Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300, the Slant community recommends Nikon D3300 for most people. In the question“What are the best DSLR cameras for beginners?” Nikon D3300 is ranked 2nd while Nikon D5300 is ranked 6th. The most important reason people chose Nikon D3300 is:
The camera has a 24.2 MP APS-C sensor that captures detailed images at any ISO. Even at ISO 12800 the images have little noise.
Specs
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Detailed images
The camera has a 24.2 MP APS-C sensor that captures detailed images at any ISO. Even at ISO 12800 the images have little noise.
Pro Light body
The camera weighs just 430 grams.
Pro Long battery life
It's CIPA rated 700 shots per charge.
Pro Good video capabilities
The camera shoots detailed 1080p video at up to 60 frames per second.
Pro Can create panoramas in-camera
Pro Well-suited for serious photographers
Pro External mic jack
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 Non-articulating LCD
Camera's LCD is fixed in place making certain shots (such as ones close to the ground) a bit more difficult to monitor.
Con Can't change aperture in live mode
While shutter speed and exposure can be changed, aperture cannot.
Con Live mode has slow autofocus
Con Poor movie mode implementation
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.
