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Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D610

Portability
68
Imaging
65
Features
81
Overall
71
Nikon D5300 front
 
Nikon D610 front
Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D610 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D5200
  • Successor is Nikon D5500
Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon D600
Photography Glossary

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D610 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon D5300 and Nikon D610, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D5300 (24MP) and the D610 (24MP) is relatively close but the D5300 (APS-C) and D610 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The D5300 was launched 5 months after the D610 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D610 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D5300 scores versus the D610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Nikon D610

 D5300 D610 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k921kSharper screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Nikon D5300

 D610 D5300 

Common features in the Nikon D5300 and Nikon D610

 D5300 D610 
ReleasedFebruary 2014October 2013Same age
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D610 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5300 features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Nikon D610 has proportions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D5300 and Nikon D610 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D5300 against the D610.

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D5300 and D610 is 68 and 56 respectively.

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5300 and D610.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The D5300 has got the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh trickier.

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D610 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5300 Portrait photography details
Nikon D610 Portrait photography details
79
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5300 Street photography advice
Nikon D610 Street photography advice
69
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5300 Sports photography factors
Nikon D610 Sports photography factors
65
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
70
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5300 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D610 Travel photography highlights
80
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
66
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D5300
Landscape photography with Nikon D610
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5300 Vlogging details
Nikon D610 Vlogging details
72
selfie friendly display
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
lack of image stabilization
30
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5300 and Nikon D610
 Nikon D5300Nikon D610
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D5300 Nikon D610
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-02-12 2013-10-08
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4016
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 39 39
Cross focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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
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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 480g (1.06 lbs) 850g (1.87 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 83 94
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 14.4
DXO Low light score 1338 2925
Other
Battery life 600 shots 900 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14,EN-EL14a EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots Single 2
Cost at launch $429 $1,600