Buying an entry level DSLR from Nikon is not as straightforward as it sounds. Should aspiring enthusiast photographers stepping up from a compact go for the most basic DSLR in the range (the Nikon D3300) or pay a bit more for a camera with a few more features, namely the Nikon D5300? If you're agonising over this choice, read on for enlightenment.
The Nikon D3300, announced at the CES show in January 2014, boasts a 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor without an optical low-pass filter to enable more detailed, sharper shots (more on this later).
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Meanwhile the Nikon D5300, announced last October, also has a 24.2Mp sensor without an optical low-pass filter, expanded ISO range of 25,600, 5fps continuous shooting mode and so on... see the problem?
Nikon from the D60 to the D5000, D5100, D5200, and now D5300. And while my D5200 is less than a year old, I chose to upgrade to the D5300 for two reasons: convenience (built-in WiFi and GPS removes 2 devices I had to carry / attach) and improved video (60fps). I chose the new grey body which is a nice departure from the traditional black, although the glossy finish is a bit of a fingerprint magnet around the back of the articulating display. Luckily, the rubber grips are still in place around the rest of the body.
What I didn't expect from the D5300, but actually blew me away was the stunning improvement in image quality over my D5200. First, and some would say finally, Nikon appears to have dramatically improved the auto white balance for incandescent lighting. Secondly, in side-by-side comparisons with the same lenses, focal distances, and shots, the D5300 shows dramatic improvement in image sharpness over my D5200. I'm not sure this can be attributed only to the lack of a anti-alias filter on the sensor, especially when using my Nikon 16-85VR (F3.5-5.6). But when viewed at 100%, the photos are dramatically sharper in both RAW and JPEG versions on the D5300 over the D5200. Given the dramatic improvement in image quality that the D5200 brought over my D5100, I wasn't expecting such a marked improvement that the D5300 brings. Although the D5300 boasts a higher ISO range than the D5200, I haven't noticed a dramatic improvement in low-light performance (the D5200 was already outstanding).
A new level of image quality
The sharpness, clarity and richness of colors in the D5300's photos and Full HD videos is nothing short of astounding. A recent design innovation allows the D5300's 24.2-megapixel DX format CMOS image sensor* to capture the purest, most lifelike images possible. Enlarge or crop your photos without losing any sharpness or detail a feat not possible with most smartphones and lesser cameras. Pair that capability with any exceptional NIKKOR lens, marvels of clarity and sharpness in their own right, and you'll experience the image quality your memories deserve.
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| Autofocus Points | 39 |
| Battery Average Life | 600 Photos |
| Camera Flash | Pop-up flash |
| Color | Black |
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| Configuration | Base |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 5 fps |
| Digital Zoom | 1x |
| Display | LCD |
| Display Fixture Type | Fully articulated |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1037000 |
| Display Size | 3.2 inches |
| Effective Still Resolution | 24.2 MP |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 25,600 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
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| External Memory Included | No |
| File Format | JPEG: Fine, Normal, Basic, RAW: 12- or 14-bit, compressed, DPOF compatible, DCF 2.0 compliant |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Flash Modes Description | Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec |
| Flash Type | Built-In Flash |
| Flash Type | Hot-shoe |
| Focus Description | Nikon Multi-CAM4800DX |
| Focus Type | Includes Manual Focus |
| Form Factor | Compact SLR |
| GPS | BuiltIn |
| HDMI Type | Mini Type C |
| ISO Range | Auto, 100 - 12800 (25600 with boost) |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Image Stabilization | None |
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Price Nikon D5300 From Ebay : $816.99
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