Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D7500
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60 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
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Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
- Announced February 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon D5200
- New Model is Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
- Revealed April 2017
- Earlier Model is Nikon D7200

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D7500 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D7500, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are sold by Nikon. The resolution of the D5300 (24MP) and the D7500 (21MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

The D5300 was released 4 years before the D7500 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D7500 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D5300 grades versus the D7500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D7500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5300 & Nikon D7500. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D5300 Gallery & Nikon D7500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Nikon D7500
D5300 | D7500 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Nikon D5300
D7500 | D5300 | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | ![]() | February 2014 | More recent by 38 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D5300 and Nikon D7500
D5300 | D7500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Identical display size |
Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5300 has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Nikon D7500 has measurements of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).
Check the Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D7500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D5300 and the D7500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D5300 and D7500 is 68 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D5300 and D7500.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon D5300 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older D5300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D7500 Specifications
Nikon D5300 | Nikon D7500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon D5300 | Nikon D7500 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2017-04-12 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 4 | Expeed 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 21 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5568 x 3712 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 1640000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 39 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 309 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/250s |
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 480 grams (1.06 pounds) | 720 grams (1.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 83 | 86 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | 24.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 1338 | 1483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 photographs | 950 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a | EN-EL15a |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $429 | $1,247 |