Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3300 Nikon D5300
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD3300D5300
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3200 Nikon D5200
      Successor ModelNikon D3400 Nikon D5500
      MSRPBody w/18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR II lens ($649.95)$799.95 / £729.99 (body only), $1399.99 (w/ 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 lens) / £829.99 (w/ 18-55mm F3.5-5.6)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3300 Nikon D5300
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDXDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel24.78 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D3300 Nikon D5300
      ProcessorEXPEED 4EXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4512 x 3000, 3008 x 20004496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off      		Can be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D3300 Nikon D5300
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points1139
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points19
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Nikon D3300 Nikon D5300
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3300 Nikon D5300
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle)TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3300 Nikon D5300
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.85x0.82x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x0.55x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5-1.7 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D3300 Nikon D5300
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D3300 Nikon D5300
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto slow sync
      Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Fill-flash
      Off
      Rear-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain with slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 420-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot meteringTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D3300 Nikon D5300
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot AF-area      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D3300 Nikon D5300
      DxO Low Light ISO13851338
      DxO Color Depth24.324.0
      DxO Dynamic Range12.813.9
      DxO Overall Score8283
      Video Nikon D3300 Nikon D5300
      Movie File FormatMOVMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      Terminals Nikon D3300 Nikon D5300
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3300 Nikon D5300
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter or Eye-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional Optional ML-L3 or WR-R10
      Environmental Nikon D3300 Nikon D5300
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D3300 Nikon D5300
      Dimensions124 x 98 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.86 x 2.99")125 x 98 x 76 mm (4.92 x 3.86 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.6 x 5.4"8.7 x 6.6 x 5.4"
      Package Weight3 lb3.35 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D3300 Nikon D5300
      Battery PackEN-EL14aEN-EL14,EN-EL14a
      Battery Life700 shots600 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D3300 Nikon D5300
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 secs 1-9 exposures 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaningImage sensor cleaning


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