The Nikon D5300 DSLR Camera features a DX-format 24.2 megapixel sensor and EXPEED 4 image processor to produce high-resolution still imagery and full HD video with notable low-light sensitivity to ISO 12800 and a fast continuous shooting rate of 5 fps. The sensor design omits the traditional optical low-pass filter in order to gain the utmost sharpness and resolution from both photos and videos. Complementing the imaging assets are both a versatile 39-point autofocus system, with nine cross-type sensors, and a 2,016-pixel RGB sensor for precise exposure metering in a wide variety of lighting conditions. Additionally, 1920 x 1080p movie recording is supported, in multiple frame rates up to 60 fps, with full-time continuous auto focusing capabilities.
The compact, yet durably designed, camera body incorporates both an optical pentamirror optical viewfinder along with a large 3.2" 1,037k-dot vari-angle LCD monitor, which features a 180° swivel design to better support working from high and low angles. Also integrated into the D5300 are both Wi-Fi and GPS modules, which enable advanced image sharing capabilities as well as location-based image tagging. When paired with an Android or iOS mobile device, remote viewing and control over the shutter release is possible from a distance and a vast network of pre-populated Points of Interest adds to the overall geotagging functionality.
For creatively enhancing the look and feel of imagery in-camera, a wide range of Picture Control modes, Scene Modes, and Special Effects modes are available as well as a host of in-camera image editing capabilities for adjusting settings prior to sharing. Built-in HDR and Active D-Lighting modes can also be used to optimize exposure results by preserving highlight and shadow details for an extended range of apparent tones.
Included with the D5300 body is the wide-angle to telephoto zoom AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens, which features VR image stabilization to minimize camera shake to suit working in dimly-lit conditions and with longer focal lengths. One aspherical element and one extra-low dispersion element are integrated into the lens' design to minimize aberrations and optimize image sharpness and an SWM autofocus mechanism is used to acquire focus quickly, silently, and accurately.
Type of Camera | Single-lens reflex digital camera |
Lens Mount | Nikon F bayonet mount |
Effective angle of view | Nikon DX format |
Effective Pixels | 24.2 Million |
Image Sensor | 23.5 × 15.6 mm CMOS sensor |
Total Pixels | 24.78 million |
Dust-Reduction System | Image Sensor Cleaning, Airflow Control System, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required) |
Image Size (Pixels) | 6000 × 4000 (L), 4496 × 3000 (M), 2992 × 2000 (S) |
File Format | NEF (RAW): 14 bit, compressed JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8) or basic (approx. 1:16) compression NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats |
Picture Control System | Landscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, User-customizable Settings, Vivid |
Storage Media | SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards |
File System | Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras |
Viewfinder | Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder |
Viewfinder Frame Coverage | Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.82x |
Viewfinder Eyepoint | 18mm |
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment | -1.7 to +0.7 m |
Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen |
Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type |
Lens Aperture | Instant return, electronically controlled |
Compatible Lenses | Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses; autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported),and AI-P lenses; non-CPU lenses can be used in mode M, but the camera exposure meter will not function The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster |
Shutter type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane |
Shutter Speed | 1/4000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb, time (requires optional ML-L3 Remote Control) |
Flash Sync Speed | X=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower |
Release Modes | Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-3 frames per second Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 5 frames per second (JPEG and 12-bit NEF/RAW) or 4fps (14-bit NEF/RAW) Single-frame [S] mode Quiet Shutter Release Self-timer mode Mirror-up [Mup] mode Interval timer photography supported |
Top Continuous Shooting Speed | 5 fps |
Self-timer | 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures |
Exposure Metering System | TTL exposure metering using 2016-pixel RGB sensor |
Metering Method | Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame; Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point |
Metering Range | 0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering) 2 to 20 EV (spot metering) |
Exposure Meter Coupling | CPU |
Exposure Modes | Auto modes (auto; auto [flash off]); programmed auto with flexible program (); shutter-priority auto (); aperture-priority auto (); manual (); scene 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 Mode (Night vision, Color sketch, Toy camera, Miniature effect, Selective color, Silhouette, High key, Low key, HDR painting) |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
Exposure Bracketing | 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, or 3 EV |
Exposure Lock | Yes |
Mirror Lock Up | Yes |
ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 12,800 Hi-1 (ISO 25,600) |
High ISO Noise Reduction | Low Normal High Off |
Active D-Lighting | Auto, extra high, high, normal, low, off |
D-Lighting Bracketing | 2-3 frames 2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 frames using preset values for all frames |
Autofocus System | Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5 to 3 m/1 ft 8 in. to 9 ft 10 in.) |
Detection range | -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) |
Lesn Servo | Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AFC selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used |
Focus Point | Can be selected from 39 or 11 focus points |
AF-area modes | Single-point AF, 9-, 21- or 39-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF |
Focus lock | Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing button |
Built-in Flash | Yes |
Guide Number | Approx. 39/12, 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68°F/20°C) |
Flash Control | TTL: i-TTL flash control using 2016-pixel RGB sensor is 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-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering |
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 |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
Flash-ready indicator | Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output |
Accessory Shoe | Yes with sync and data contacts and safety lock |
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 or SB-700 as a master flash or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with all CLS-compatible flash units |
White Balance | Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine-tuning |
White Balance Bracketing | 3 shots in steps of 1 |
Live View Shooting | Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode |
Live View Lens servo | Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F); Manual focus (M) |
Life View AF-area mode | Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF |
Live View Scene Auto Selector | Auto mode |
Movie Metering | TTL exposure metering using main image sensor Metering method Matrix |
Movie Frame size (pixels) and frame rate | 1920 x 1080, 60i (59.94 fields/s)/50i (50 fields/s)*, high/normal 1920 x 1080, 30p (progressive)/25p/24p, high/normal 1280 x 720, 60p/50p, high/normal 640 x 424, 30p/25p, high/normal |
Movie File Format | MOV |
Movie Video Compression | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding |
Movie Audio | Built-in stereo microphone External stereo microphone (optional) Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted |
Audio Maximum length | 29 min. 59 s (3 min. in miniature effect mode) |
Audio ISO sensitivity | ISO 100 to 6400; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400 |
Monitor Size | Super Density 3.2 in. diagonal |
Monitor Resolution | 1,037,000 dots |
Monitor Angle of View | 170-degree wide-viewing angle |
Monitor Adjustments | Brightness, 7 levels |
Playback Functions | Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, auto image rotation, and image comment (up to 36 characters |
Interface | Hi-speed USB Accessory Terminal: Remote Cord: MC-DC2 (available separately); GPS unit: GP-1, GP-1A (available separately) HDMI Output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector Stereo Microphone Input WR-1 and WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller (available separately) |
Wi-Fi Functionality | Yes, built-in (IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g |
GPS | GP-1 GPS unit GP-1A GPS unit H1202 GPS Unit |
Video output | NTSC, PAL |
Supported languages | Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian |
Battery | One EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
Battery Life (shots per charge) | 600 shots per charge (Battery Life) (CIPA) |
AC adapter | EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately) |
Tripod socket | 1/4 in. (ISO 1222) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 125 x 98 x 76 mm/4.9 x 3.9 x 3.0 in. |
Weight | Approx. 16.9 oz (480g) (camera body only) |
Temperature | 0 to 40°C/32 to 104°F |
Humidity | 85% or less (no condensation) |
Reviews Nikon D5300 DSLR Camera with 18-140mm Lens (Black) (Import)
10/04/2015
25/02/2015