Less than a year after introducing the D5200, Nikon has announced an improved model, the D5300. An entry-level camera, the D5300 is notable for being the first Nikon digital SLR camera to offer built-in Wi-Fi and GPS functions.
“The best image quality and definition in its class.”
— Nikon press release
D5300 vs. D5200
Improvements include:
- Available in three colors: black, red, and gray
- No optical low pass filter
- Improved image processor (EXPEED 4 vs. EXPEED 3)
- Larger LCD monitor (3.2" 1,037k-Dot vs. 3.0" 921k-Dot)
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- Built-in GPS
- Better video (1080/60p vs 1080/60i)
- One ounce (25 g) lighter
The pricing is similar, at $799 for the body.
Specifications
- 24.2MP DX-Format (APS-C) CMOS Sensor
- EXPEED 4 Image Processor
- No Optical Low-Pass Filter
- 3.2" 1,037k-Dot Vari-Angle LCD Monitor
- Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
- Built-In Wi-Fi and GPS Connectivity
- Continuous Shooting up to 5 fps
- 39-Point Multi-CAM 4800DX AF Sensor
- Expandable Sensitivity to ISO 25600
- Active D-Lighting and Built-in HDR
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Sources: Nikon. Image credit: Nikon.
