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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5300
The Nikon D3300 and the Nikon D5300 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
On these specs they are close to even: hold both if you can, and let the price, the handling and the lenses you want decide.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Nikon D3300 | Nikon D5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Sensor | APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm | APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Crop factor | 1.5× | 1.5× |
| Resolution | 24.2 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Stabilisation | none | none |
| Announced | 2014 | 2013 |
| Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Lenses in this guide | 149 for its sensor | 149 for its sensor |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Nikon D3300 1.5×, Nikon D5300 1.5×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 75mm on full frame.
Lenses
Both take Nikon F lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 149 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.
The Nikon D3300: 149 Nikon F lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Nikon D5300: 149 Nikon F lenses in this guide cover its sensor.