Nikon D3300 vs. Nikon D5300

In addition to Kai’s video, here is a quick Nikon D3300 vs. D5300 specifications comparison based on the information published on Nikon’s website:

Nikon D3300Nikon D5300
Playback FunctionsAuto Image Rotation
Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar)
Highlights
Histogram Display
Image Comment
Movie Playback
Playback with Zoom
Slideshow
Auto Image Rotation
Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 12, or 80 images or calendar)
Highlights
Histogram Display
Image Comment
Movie Playback
Movie Slideshow
Playback with Zoom
Slideshow
Live View ShootingYesPhotography Live View Mode
Movie Live View Mode
Monitor Size3.0in. diagonal3.2in. diagonal
ISO SensitivityISO100-12,800
Hi-1 (ISO 25,600)
ISO100-12,800
Hi-1 (ISO 25,600)
File Format Still ImagesCompressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats
NEF (RAW): Lossless compressed, compressed 12 or 14 bit
Battery / BatteriesEN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryOne EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery or EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
White BalanceAuto
Cloudy
Direct Sunlight
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Preset Manual
Shade
Auto
Cloudy
Direct Sunlight
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Preset Manual
Shade
Picture ControlLandscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Selected Picture Control can be Modified
Standard
Vivid
Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Standard
User-customizable Settings
Vivid
Built-in FlashYesYes
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)4.9in.(124mm)x3.9in.(98mm)x3.0in.(75.5mm)4.92in.(125mm)x3.9in.(98.0mm)x3.0in.(76.0mm)
Monitor Resolution921,000Dots1,037,000Dots
Lens MountNikon F bayonet mountNikon F bayonet mount
Battery Life (shots per charge)700shots (CIPA)600shots (CIPA)
Viewfinder Frame Coverage95% Horizontal(Approx.)95% Horizontal
95% Vertical(Approx.)
White Balance Bracketing3 shots in steps of 1
Storage MediaSD
SDHC
SDXC
SD
SDHC
SDXC
In-Camera Image EditingColor Balance
Color Outline
Color Sketch
D-Lighting
Distortion Control
Filter Effects
Fisheye
Image Overlay
Miniature Effect
Monochrome
NEF (RAW) Processing
Perspective Control
Photo Illustration
Quick Retouch
Red-Eye Correction
Resize
Selective Color
Straighten
Trim
Color Balance
Color Outline
Color Sketch
D-Lighting
Distortion Control
Edit Movie
Filter Effects
Fisheye
Image Overlay
Miniature Effect
Monochrome
NEF (RAW) Processing
Perspective Control
Quick Retouch
Red-Eye Correction
Resize
Selective Color
Side-by-Side Comparison
Straighten
Trim
Effective Pixels24.2million24.2million
Card Slot1 Secure Digital (SD)1 Secure Digital (SD)
AC AdapterEH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately)EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately)
Lens Compatibility at a Glance***AF-S Lens Required for AutofocusAF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only
Monitor TypeWide Viewing Angle TFT-LCDWide Viewing Angle
Vari-angle TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Magnification0.85x(Approx.)0.82x(Approx.)
GPSGP-1A GPS unitYes (Built-in)
GP-1 GPS unit (optional)
GP-1A GPS unit (optional)
Approx. Weight15.1oz.(430g)camera body only16.9oz.(480g)camera body only
Sensor Size23.5mmx15.6mm23.5mmx15.6mm
Fastest Shutter Speed1/4000sec.1/4000sec.
Dynamic AF ModeNumber of AF points: 11 (3D-tracking)Number of AF points: 9, 21, 39 and 39 (3D-tracking)
Image Sensor FormatDXDX
Slowest Shutter Speed30sec.30sec.
Viewfinder Eyepoint18mm (-1.0m¯¹)18mm (-1.0m¯¹)
Auto-area AF ModeYesYes
Flash Sync ModesAuto
Auto with red-eye reduction
Auto slow sync
Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
Fill-flash
Rear-curtain sync
Rear-curtain with slow sync
Red-Eye reduction
Red-Eye reduction with slow sync
Slow sync
Off
Auto
Auto with red-eye reduction
Auto slow sync
Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
Fill-flash
Rear-curtain sync
Rear-curtain with slow sync
Red-Eye reduction
Red-Eye reduction with slow sync
Slow sync
Off
Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Scene ModesAuto
Auto [Flash Off]
Child
Close-up
Landscape
Night Portrait
Portrait
Sports
Autumn Colors
Beach / Snow
Blossom
Candlelight
Child
Close-up
Dusk / Dawn
Food
Landscape
Night Landscape
Night Portrait
Party / Indoor
Pet Portrait
Portrait
Sports
Sunset
Special Effects Mode (Night vision, Color sketch, Toy camera, Miniature effect, Selective color, Silhouette, High key, Low key, HDR painting)
MovieHD 1,920×1,080 / 60 fps
HD 1,920×1,080 / 50 fps
HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps
HD 1,920×1,080 / 25 fps
HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps
HD 1,280×720 / 60 fps
HD 1,280×720 / 50 fps
VGA 640×424 / 30 fps
VGA 640×424 / 25 fps
HD 1,920×1,080 / 60 fps
HD 1,920×1,080 / 50 fps
HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps
HD 1,920×1,080 / 25 fps
HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps
HD 1,280×720 / 60 fps
HD 1,280×720 / 50 fps
VGA 640×424 / 30 fps
VGA 640×424 / 25 fps
Mirror Lock UpYes (for image sensor cleaning)Yes
Movie AudioBuilt-in microphone, monaural
Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter)
Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
Built-in microphone, stereo
External stereo microphone (optional)
Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3EV±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution5frames per second5frames per second
Focus ModesAuto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only
Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Normal area available in Live View and D-Movie only
Predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status
Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Wide area available in Live View and D-Movie only
Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)
Continuous-servo (AF-C)
Face-Priority AF available in Live View only
Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only
Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Normal area
Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Wide area
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)CLS SupportedAdvanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, or SB-700 as a master flash or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with all CLS-compatible flash units
Exposure Bracketing3 frames in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points1139
 Price (with 18-55m kit lens)$646.95$896.95
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