Canon R3 vs Nikon D5300
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Canon R3 vs Nikon D5300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 6000 x 3164 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
- Revealed September 2021
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
- Launched February 2014
- Old Model is Nikon D5200
- Replacement is Nikon D5500

Canon R3 vs Nikon D5300 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon R3 versus Nikon D5300, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the D5300 (24MP) is very close but the R3 (Full frame) and D5300 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

The R3 was manufactured 7 years after the D5300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the R3 grades versus the D5300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon R3 vs Nikon D5300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R3 and Nikon D5300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R3 Gallery and Nikon D5300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Nikon D5300
R3 | D5300 | |||
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Launched | September 2021 | ![]() | February 2014 | More modern by 93 months |
Display resolution | 4150k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper display (+3113k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Canon R3
D5300 | R3 |
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Common features in the Canon R3 and Nikon D5300
R3 | D5300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies |
Canon R3 vs Nikon D5300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon R3 comes with outside dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Nikon D5300 has specifications of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).
See the Canon R3 versus Nikon D5300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the R3 versus the D5300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and D5300 is 52 and 68 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Nikon D5300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R3 and D5300.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The R3 comes with the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more recent R3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R3 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R3 vs Nikon D5300 Specifications
Canon EOS R3 | Nikon D5300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS R3 | Nikon D5300 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2021-09-14 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 102400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 1053 | 39 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 27 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 4,150k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/64000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 6000x3164 (60p/50p/30p/24p/23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/60p/30p/24p/23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/60p/30p/23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/30p/23.98p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 6000x3164 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1015g (2.24 lb) | 480g (1.06 lb) |
Dimensions | 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") | 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 96 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.0 | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.7 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 4086 | 1338 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 760 photos | 600 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E19 | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | One |
Cost at launch | $6,000 | $429 |