Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D5600

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon D5300 versus Nikon D5600, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the D5300 (24MP) and the D5600 (24MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D5300 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the D5600 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the D5300 grades against the D5600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D5300 and Nikon D5600. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D5300 Gallery and Nikon D5600 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D5300 features external measurements of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5600 has sizing of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the D5300 against the D5600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D5300 and D5600 is 68 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D5300 and D5600.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older D5300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.