Nikon D5300 Review
The Nikon D5300 ($799.95 body only) may not be a huge step forward when compared with the older D5200($589.95 at Amazon), but a few upgrades make it worthy of displacing its predecessor as our Editors' Choice for entry-level D-SLRs. It maintains the same 24-megapixel resolution, but omits an optical low-pass filter for sharper images, and it upgrades video recording from 1080i60 to 1080p60. The addition of integrated Wi-Fi and GPS make it a solid option for anyone looking to move up to an SLR from a compact camera. But if you're just starting to do some research, don't count out a mirrorless model, like the speedy Sony Alpha 6000($549.99 at Dell Technologies), as those cameras have gotten to the point where they outclass many SLRs in speed and match them in image quality.
Design and Features The D5300($839.99 at Amazon) looks a lot like the D5200, with a few minor changes here and there. It measures 3.9 by 4.9 by 3 inches (HWD) and weighs 1.1 pounds without a lens. That's about s...
The Nikon D5300 D-SLR is a modest upgrade from the previous model, but it's just as worthy, making it our Editors' Choice for entry-level D-SLRs.
24-megapixel sensor with no optical low-pass filter; Sharp vari-angle display; Excellent JPG detail at high ISO; 4.7fps continuous shooting; 39-point autofocus system; Quick startup; 1080p60 video capture; Integrated Wi-Fi and GPS; Standard mic input
Images on the noisy side; Will not autofocus with screw-drive lenses; Pentamirror viewfinder; Single control wheel; Self-timer deactivates after use; Lacks depth of field preview