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Add to SafariWhen comparing Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K-S1, the Slant community recommends Nikon D5300 for most people. In the question“What are the best DSLR cameras for beginners?” Nikon D5300 is ranked 6th while Pentax K-S1 is ranked 10th. The most important reason people chose Nikon D5300 is:
The camera can automatically add location information to images via the built-in GPS.
Specs
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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).
Pro Offers choice of body colors
The camera is available in 12 different body colors.
Pro In-body stabilization saves money on lenses
Since stabilization can be applied to any lense, you can save money by not having to spend it on stabilized lenses which are generally more expensive than non-stabilized lenses.
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.
Con Poor grip
Unlike most camera bodies that use a rubberized grip, K-S1 has a plastic grip that is both smaller and slipperier making the camera more difficult to hold.
