Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D3100

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5300 Nikon D3100
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD5300D3100
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5200 Nikon D3000
      Successor ModelNikon D5500 Nikon D3200
      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 LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5300 Nikon D3100
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDXDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.1 x 15.4 mm
      Total Pixels24.78 Megapixel14.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel14 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon D5300 Nikon D3100
      ProcessorEXPEED 4EXPEED 2
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004608 x 3072
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 20003456 x 2304, 2304 x 1536
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual(up to 5 values can be stored), Fine tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K)
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off      		Can be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Focus Nikon D5300 Nikon D3100
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points3911
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points91
      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 D5300 Nikon D3100
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5300 Nikon D3100
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5300 Nikon D3100
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.82x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.53x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +1-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Nikon D5300 Nikon D3100
      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 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D5300 Nikon D3100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      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, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3 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 meteringi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
      Exposure Nikon D5300 Nikon D3100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Exposure ModesAuto modes (auto, auto [flash off ]), Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M), -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV, Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 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 D5300 Nikon D3100
      DxO Low Light ISO1338919
      DxO Color Depth24.022.5
      DxO Dynamic Range13.911.3
      DxO Overall Score8367
      Video Nikon D5300 Nikon D3100
      Movie File FormatMOVMOV
      Internal Recording ModesYes
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4
      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 D5300 Nikon D3100
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D5300 Nikon D3100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 or WR-R10 Optional
      Environmental Nikon D5300 Nikon D3100
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D5300 Nikon D3100
      Dimensions125 x 98 x 76 mm (4.92 x 3.86 x 2.99")124 x 96 x 75 mm (4.88 x 3.78 x 2.95")
      Weight (inc. batteries)480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.6 x 5.4"
      Package Weight3.35 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D5300 Nikon D3100
      Battery PackEN-EL14,EN-EL14aEN-EL14
      Battery Life600 shots550 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D5300 Nikon D3100
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaningImage sensor cleaning
      Airflow Control System
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)


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