Good size and comfortable to hold, 24MP sensor offers good clarity and potential for cropping, Wi-Fi for sharing photos while on the go
Slow performance in live view mode, Optical viewfinder misses about 5 per cent of details at the sides
Nikon's D5300 is an entry-level digital SLR camera that will suit those of you looking to make the leap to a more advanced camera than a compact or smartphone camera. It can be a versatile shooter as long as you have the right lenses, and it's available i...
With all of Nikon's DX cameras now having 24-megapixel sensors, most potential purchasers will be wondering whether it's worthwhile paying extra for the D5300, when there's a cheaper D3300 available. The size and weight differences between the two camera ...
New sensor, No antialiasing filter, Highres variangle screen, WiFi builtin, EXPEED 4 processor
Mainly onscreen control, No touchscreen, Special Effects JPEG only
It would be easy to dismiss the changes made with the D5300 as minor, but there is much more to a camera than its pixel count. And a processing engine is just as important as a sensor when it comes to image quality. The new sensor design and the removal o...
Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS. Mostly comfortable shooting design. Good video quality
No huge jump in image quality or sharpness over the D5200. Smartphone app could have more features. Positioning of Live View switch is awkward for one-handed shooting
The D5300 is a competent mid-range SLR to suit a variety of lifestyles and photographic situations....
Great photo quality, Compact and lightweight, Simple and easy to use
Some images indoors came out slightly dark, Doesn't have a premium look and feel
The Nikon D5300 is a good DSLR. It's compact, lightweight and its battery will last.Although some photos looked dark and it lacks a premium look and feel. If those aren't deal breakers, we would highly recommend this camera...
The D5300 is perfect if you want to upgrade from an older entry-level model, or don't mind spending a bit more on your first D-SLR. It's packed with modern features and offers great image quality along with an impressive low-light performance. The key add...
Very good image quality from the 24mp CMOS sensor, no optical low pass filter makes for sharper images with a bit more resolution, Impressive 39 point AF system with 9 cross type sensors, Builtin WiFi and GPS, 3.2″ LCD screen with a meaty 1.04M dots ver
No depth of field preview, Won't autofocus screw drive lenses (non AFS), Limited flash capabilities, no Auto FP (High speed sync), no native support of wireless flash (CLS) with built in flash, Live view and movie AF could be quicker, cannot see real pr
Very good 24MP stills, Superior 1080/60p videos, Built-in Wi-Fi, GPS, Vari-angle lens
Weak 18-55mm kit lens, Noisy at ISOs higher than 1,600, Not the sturdy build of an enthusiast DSLR
The D5300 is a very good entry-level DSLR – which in our view are sub $849 kits – and earns our Recommended status. Stills and videos are top notch and the built-in Wi-Fi and GPS are real pluses, and that vari-angle LCD takes it to the next level. The r...
Published: 2014-03-21, Author: Chris , review by: reviewed.com
Despite its extreme similarity to last year's D5200, Nikon's D5300 is a solid step forward that combines excellent performance and a surprisingly robust feature set. Mirrorless cameras are more improving at a rapid pace these days, and it's clear Nikon is...
