Nikon D90 vs Nikon Coolpix S5300

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D90 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD90Coolpix S5300
      Predecessor ModelNikon D80
      Successor ModelNikon D7000
      MSRP$179.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D90 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.9 Megapixel16.76 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 3,200125 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range200 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D90 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Max Image Resolution4288 x 28484608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2 or 3 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Focus Nikon D90 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      Number of Focus Points1199
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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 Screen Mark II with Superimposed Focus Brackets and On-Demand Grid Lines
      Optics Nikon D90 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range26 - 208 mm
      Optical Zoom8x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.7 - 6.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D90 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologySuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angleTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D90 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.96x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.64x
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D90 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1500 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.5 fps7.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D90 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      TTL Auto
      Flash Range17.00 m at ISO 1003.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D90 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      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, 3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D90 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      DxO Low Light ISO977
      DxO Color Depth22.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.5
      DxO Overall Score73
      Video Nikon D90 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D90 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D90 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 or MC-DC2
      Environmental Nikon D90 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D90 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Dimensions132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.06 x 3.03")97 x 58 x 21 mm (3.82 x 2.28 x 0.83")
      Weight (inc. batteries)703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz)138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 8.5 x 8"6.1 x 5.5 x 3.1"
      Package Weight5.05 lb0.9 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D90 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Battery PackEN-EL3eEN-EL19
      Battery Life850 shots180 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D90 Nikon Coolpix S5300
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secYes (10 or 2 seconds)
      Orientation Sensor


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