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Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D5300

Portability
69
Imaging
51
Features
36
Overall
45
Nikon D3000 front
 
Nikon D5300 front
Portability
68
Imaging
66
Features
81
Overall
72

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D5300 Key Specs

Nikon D3000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 536g - 126 x 97 x 64mm
  • Released December 2009
  • Superseded the Nikon D40
  • Updated by Nikon D3100
Nikon D5300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D5200
  • Successor is Nikon D5500
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Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D5300 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon D3000 versus Nikon D5300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the D3000 (10MP) and D5300 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D3000 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the D5300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the D3000 scores against the D5300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Nikon D5300

 D3000 D5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Nikon D3000

 D5300 D3000 
LaunchedFebruary 2014December 2009More recent by 50 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D3000 and Nikon D5300

 D3000 D5300 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D5300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3000 has got physical measurements of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Nikon D5300 has proportions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D3000 versus Nikon D5300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the D3000 against the D5300.

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D5300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3000 and D5300 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D5300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D5300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3000 and D5300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D5300 to resolve more detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older D3000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D5300 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D3000
Portrait photography with Nikon D5300
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
79
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D5300 as a Street photography camera
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
70
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3000 Sports photography advice
Nikon D5300 Sports photography advice
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
66
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3000 Travel photography advice
Nikon D5300 Travel photography advice
45
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
80
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D5300 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5300 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
72
selfie friendly display
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3000 and Nikon D5300
 Nikon D3000Nikon D5300
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D3000 Nikon D5300
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-12-11 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed Expeed 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536 gr (1.18 pounds) 480 gr (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 97 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 83
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 13.9
DXO Low light score 563 1338
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 600 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL9a EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $429