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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5300

Portability
67
Imaging
63
Features
63
Overall
63
Nikon D3200 front
 
Nikon D5300 front
Portability
68
Imaging
65
Features
81
Overall
71

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5300 Key Specs

Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon D3100
  • Later Model is Nikon D3300
Nikon D5300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5200
  • Replacement is Nikon D5500
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5300 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. The image resolution of the D3200 (24MP) and the D5300 (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D3200 was manufactured 18 months prior to the D5300 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the D3200 grades versus the D5300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Nikon D5300

 D3200 D5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Nikon D3200

 D5300 D3200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2012Newer by 18 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k921kSharper screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D5300

 D3200 D5300 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3200 enjoys exterior measurements of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Nikon D5300 has proportions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the D3200 versus the D5300.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D3200 and D5300 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3200 and D5300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged D3200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5300 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3200 Portrait photography info
Nikon D5300 Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D5300 as a Street photography camera
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
69
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D5300 as a Sports photography camera
64
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
65
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D5300 as a Travel photography camera
59
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
80
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3200 Landscape photography details
Nikon D5300 Landscape photography details
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5300 as a Vlogging camera
27
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
72
display is selfie friendly
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3200 and Nikon D5300
 Nikon D3200Nikon D5300
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D3200 Nikon D5300
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-07-25 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.2 x 15.4mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 357.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 6016 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 39
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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 modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 505 grams (1.11 lbs) 480 grams (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 81 83
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 13.9
DXO Low light score 1131 1338
Other
Battery life 540 shots 600 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $530 $429