Nikon D5300

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    Highlights

    • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • No Optical Low-pass Filter
    • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
    • 39 Focus Points (39 Cross-type)
    • 3.2" 1,037k dot Fully Articulated Screen
    • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
    • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-in GPS
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Specifications

    General
    BrandNikon
    ModelD5300
    Predecessor ModelNikon D5200
    Successor ModelNikon D5500
    MSRP$799.95 / £729.99 (body only), $1399.99 (w/ 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 lens) / £829.99 (w/ 18-55mm F3.5-5.6)
    Camera TypeInterchangeable Lens
    Body TypeDSLR
    Video Capture
    Sensor
    Sensor TypeCMOS
    Sensor FormatDX
    Sensor SizeAPS-C
    Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm
    Total Pixels24.78 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range100 - 12,800
    Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
    Photo
    ProcessorEXPEED 4
    Max Image Resolution6000 x 4000
    Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000
    Image Aspect Ratios3:2
    JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
    Bit Depth14-Bit
    Timelapse Recording
    WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
    Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
    Auto
    Extra High
    High
    Normal
    Low
    Off
    Focus
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Center
    Selective single-point
    Tracking
    Single
    Continuous
    Face Detection
    Live View
    Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
    AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
    Number of Focus Points39
    Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
    Touch-to-Focus
    Live View Autofocus
    Animal Eye Detection
    Vehicle Tracking Mode
    Insect Tracking Mode
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus
    Phase Detection for Autofocus
    Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
    Optics
    Lens MountNikon F
    Crop Factor1.5x
    Image Stabilization
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
    Screen
    Screen TypeFully Articulated
    Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
    Touch Screen
    Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
    Screen Size3.2"
    Screen Resolution1,037k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder
    ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
    Viewfinder Coverage95%
    Viewfinder Magnification0.82x
    Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x
    Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +1
    Shutter
    Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
    Min Shutter Speed30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps
    Mirror Lock Up
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Flash ModesAuto
    On
    Off
    Red-eye
    Slow sync
    Rear curtain
    Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
    Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
    Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
    External Flash Connectivity
    External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
    External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
    Exposure
    Exposure Metering ModesMulti
    Center-weighted
    Spot
    Metering Range0 to +20 EV
    Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
    Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
    Exposure Lock
    DXO
    DxO Low Light ISO1338
    DxO Color Depth24.0
    DxO Dynamic Range13.9
    DxO Overall Score83
    Video
    Movie File FormatMOV
    Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
    Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
    Unlimited Video Recording
    Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
    20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
    Terminals
    USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI Output Mini Type C
    SpeakerMono
    Built-in MicrophoneStereo
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz
    Built-In Bluetooth
    Remote Control Optional ML-L3 or WR-R10
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Physical
    Dimensions125 x 98 x 76 mm (4.92 x 3.86 x 2.99")
    Weight (inc. batteries)480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.6 x 5.4"
    Package Weight3.35 lb
    Power and Storage
    Battery PackEN-EL14,EN-EL14a
    Battery Life600 shots
    Internal Storage
    External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
    Other
    Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
    Orientation Sensor
    Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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