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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5200

Portability
69
Imaging
66
Features
72
Overall
68
Nikon D3300 front
 
Nikon D5200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs

Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D3200
  • Newer Model is Nikon D3400
Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon D5100
  • Renewed by Nikon D5300
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5200 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon D3300 versus Nikon D5200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the D3300 (24MP) and the D5200 (24MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D3300 was revealed 12 months after the D5200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D3300 scores versus the D5200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Nikon D5200

 D3300 D5200 
IntroducedApril 2014May 2013Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Nikon D3300

 D5200 D3300 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D5200

 D3300 D5200 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5200 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon D3300 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5200 has specifications of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check the Nikon D3300 versus Nikon D5200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D3300 compared to the D5200.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3300 and D5200 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3300 and D5200.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern D3300 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5200 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3300 Portrait photography features
Nikon D5200 Portrait photography features
79
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
79
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3300 Street photography factors
Nikon D5200 Street photography factors
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (430g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
69
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3300 Sports photography info
Nikon D5200 Sports photography info
68
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery life (700 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
61
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D5200 as a Travel photography camera
67
good battery life (700 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (430g)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3300 Landscape photography details
Nikon D5200 Landscape photography details
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (700 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D3300
Vlogging with Nikon D5200
33
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
71
selfie friendly screen
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3300 and Nikon D5200
 Nikon D3300Nikon D5200
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D3300 Nikon D5200
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2014-04-21 2013-05-16
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 39
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.52x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lb) 555 grams (1.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 84
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 13.9
DXO Low light score 1385 1284
Other
Battery life 700 images 500 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14a EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $595