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Canon R3 vs Nikon D5300

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Nikon D5300 front
Portability
68
Imaging
65
Features
81
Overall
71

Canon R3 vs Nikon D5300 Key Specs

Canon R3
(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
Nikon D5300
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Nikon D5300

 R3 D5300 
LaunchedSeptember 2021February 2014More modern by 93 months
Display resolution4150k1037kCrisper display (+3113k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Canon R3

 D5300 R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Nikon D5300

 R3 D5300 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.2"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).

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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.

Canon R3 vs Nikon D5300 size comparison

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

Canon R3 vs Nikon D5300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 Portrait photography info
Nikon D5300 Portrait photography info
85
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
79
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 Street photography factors
Nikon D5300 Street photography factors
69
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than average in class (1,015 grams)
69
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 Sports photography highlights
Nikon D5300 Sports photography highlights
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/64,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (760 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
65
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R3
Travel photography with Nikon D5300
70
good battery power (760 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average in class (1,015g)
80
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 Landscape photography info
Nikon D5300 Landscape photography info
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery power (760 CIPA)
has double storage slots
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 Vlogging details
Nikon D5300 Vlogging details
70
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (6000 x 3164 pixels)
includes microphone port
more heavy than average in class (1,015 grams)
72
selfie friendly screen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R3 vs Nikon D5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Nikon D5300
 Canon EOS R3Nikon D5300
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