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Nikon D D5300
The 24.2MP APS-C sensor without an optical low-pass filter delivers sharp, detailed stills, complemented by built-in GPS for automatic geotagging. Its lightweight polycarbonate body and integrated Wi-Fi make it a practical, connected option for field work despite lacking weather sealing. This camera is best for stills-focused photographers who prioritize high-resolution images and location data over video features or rugged build quality.
Type DSLR
Sensor 24.2MP aps-c
Video 1080p
24 Overall Score
Price CA$522
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (91st percentile) 91st
Cons
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average display (28th percentile)
- Below average burst (32nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon D D5300 | Sony Alpha a7R IIIA | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H1 | Panasonic LUMIX S S5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | DSLR | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP aps-c | 42.4MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.3MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 399 | 1053 | 121 | 325 | 225 |
| Burst FPS | - | 10 | 10 | 15 | 100 | 7 |
| Video | 1080p | 4K @30fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 657 | 511 | 580 | 998 | 630 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D D5300 | 35.4 | 38.1 | 35.2 | 32 | 23.2 | 90.8 | 46 | 28.1 | 51.2 | 34.2 |
| Sony Alpha a7R IIIA Compare | 88.3 | 93.6 | 95.2 | 69.8 | 72.7 | 68.1 | 95.5 | 99.9 | 94.3 | 86.8 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.4 | 86.8 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.6 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 96.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H1 Compare | 82.7 | 93.6 | 98.3 | 95.9 | 68.7 | 93.1 | 46 | 85.4 | 68.5 | 91.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S5 Compare | 83.2 | 84.7 | 94.9 | 80.5 | 84.4 | 54.6 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 86.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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