Nikon D5300 vs Nikon Coolpix A10

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5300 Nikon Coolpix A10
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD5300Coolpix A10
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5200
      Successor ModelNikon D5500
      MSRP$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 LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5300 Nikon Coolpix A10
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels24.78 Megapixel16.44 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,80080 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D5300 Nikon Coolpix A10
      ProcessorEXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D5300 Nikon Coolpix A10
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Center
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points39
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      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 screen
      Optics Nikon D5300 Nikon Coolpix A10
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length4.6 - 23 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range26 - 130 mm
      Optical Zoom5x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.2 - 6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance10 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5300 Nikon Coolpix A10
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.70"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5300 Nikon Coolpix A10
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.82x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D5300 Nikon Coolpix A10
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps1.2 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D5300 Nikon Coolpix A10
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      off
      fill flash
      slow sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1003.60 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: 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 Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D5300 Nikon Coolpix A10
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Exposure ModesAuto
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D5300 Nikon Coolpix A10
      DxO Low Light ISO1338
      DxO Color Depth24.0
      DxO Dynamic Range13.9
      DxO Overall Score83
      Video Nikon D5300 Nikon Coolpix A10
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      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 D5300 Nikon Coolpix A10
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D5300 Nikon Coolpix A10
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 or WR-R10
      Environmental Nikon D5300 Nikon Coolpix A10
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D5300 Nikon Coolpix A10
      Dimensions125 x 98 x 76 mm (4.92 x 3.86 x 2.99")96 x 59 x 29 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 1.14")
      Weight (inc. batteries)480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.6 x 5.4"5.3 x 4.35 x 2.4"
      Package Weight3.35 lb0.58 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D5300 Nikon Coolpix A10
      Battery PackEN-EL14,EN-EL14a2 x AA
      Battery Life600 shots200 shots
      Internal Storage17 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D5300 Nikon Coolpix A10
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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