Nikon D5300

Nikon D5300 Specifications

Model Name:	Nikon D5300
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Nikon D5200 D5200 vs D5300
Successor:	Nikon D5500 D5300 vs D5500
General
Model Number:	D5300
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$1399.95
Street Price:	$596.95
Date Available:	2013-10-31
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	36.5 oz (1,035 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.9 x 3.9 x 3.0 in. (125 x 98 x 76 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	24.2
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor size:	366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.92 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:	83
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.9
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,338
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 4496 x 3000 (13.5 MP, 3:2), 2992 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (12 or 14-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x424 (30p/25p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F
Lens:	Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 210mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 140mm
Zoom Ratio:	7.78x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) with 7-blade rounded diaphragm
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	67.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	OVF: 39-point (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 DX; Live View: Contrast detect with Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.82x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +1.0 diopter, Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.55x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.82x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.2
Rear Display Resolution:	1,036,800 dots (345,600 px)
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	Yes
Selfie Screen:	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	No
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 12800 in steps of 1/3 EV; expandable to Hi-1 = ISO 25600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual; all except Preset Manual with fine tuning
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	2016-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (2.5% of frame)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure 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 Modes: Night Vision, Color Sketch, Toy Camera, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key, HDR Painting
Self Timer:	2s, 5s, 10s, 20s; 1 to 9 exposures seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
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; Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 as master
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent; Approx. 39/12; 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C)
Max Flash Sync:	1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (12 or 14-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	Yes
Microphone Jack:	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional: wired or wireless
Connections (extended):	Type C mini-HDMI with CEC, Accessory Terminal (MC-DC2 remote cord or GP-1 GPS unit), 3.5mm stereo mic jack
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.58
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.60
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.63
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	100
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	4
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	4
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.29 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):	1.33 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.418 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.226 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.42 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.080 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	OVF: Full AF lag, Auto Area mode = 0.424s Live View: Full AF lag = 1.33s Prefocused = 0.418s
Startup Time:	0.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	4.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	600 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EL14a
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No
Software
Included Software:	Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Enhanced 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor with no OLPF, EXPEED 4 processor, 5fps burst mode, Full HD video up to 60p, built-in Wi-Fi, built-in GPS. Available in black, red or gray.