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| Model Name: | Nikon D5300 |
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Nikon D5200
D5200 vs D5300 |
| Successor: |
Nikon D5500
D5300 vs D5500 |
| General | |
| Model Number: | D5300 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | |
| Camera Format: | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $1399.95 |
| Street Price: | $549.00 |
| Date Available: | 2013-10-31 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: |
36.5 oz
(1,035 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.9 x
3.9 x
3.0 in. (125 x 98 x 76 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 83 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 24.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.9 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,338 |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4496 x 3000 (13.5 MP, 3:2), 2992 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (12 or 14-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x424 (30p/25p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F |
| Lens: | Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 210mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 140mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 7.78x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) with 7-blade rounded diaphragm |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Filter Thread: | 67.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | OVF: 39-point (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 DX; Live View: Contrast detect with Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.82x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +1.0 diopter, Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen |
| Focus Peaking: | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.55x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.82x |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | |
| Top Deck Display: | No |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 12800 in steps of 1/3 EV; expandable to Hi-1 = ISO 25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual; all except Preset Manual with fine tuning |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 2016-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (2.5% of frame) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene Modes: 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 Modes: Night Vision, Color Sketch, Toy Camera, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key, HDR Painting |
| Self Timer: | 2s, 5s, 10s, 20s; 1 to 9 exposures seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off; Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 as master |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent; Approx. 39/12; 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (12 or 14-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes |
| NFC: | No |
| Bluetooth: | No |
| Built-In GPS: | Yes |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional: wired or wireless |
| Connections (extended): | Type C mini-HDMI with CEC, Accessory Terminal (MC-DC2 remote cord or GP-1 GPS unit), 3.5mm stereo mic jack |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.58 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.60 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.63 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 4 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 4 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.29 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.33 seconds |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.418 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.226 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.42 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.080 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | OVF: Full AF lag, Auto Area mode = 0.424s Live View: Full AF lag = 1.33s Prefocused = 0.418s |
| Startup Time: | 0.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.2 seconds |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 600 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EL14a |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | Enhanced 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor with no OLPF, EXPEED 4 processor, 5fps burst mode, Full HD video up to 60p, built-in Wi-Fi, built-in GPS. Available in black, red or gray. |
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