Nikon D5300 vs Nikon Z7

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon D5300 versus Nikon Z7, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both built by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the D5300 (24MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the D5300 (APS-C) and Z7 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D5300 was released 5 years prior to the Z7 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the D5300 scores against the Z7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5300 and Nikon Z7. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D5300 Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5300 has outside 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 Z7 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D5300 vs the Z7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5300 and Z7 is 68 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D5300 and Z7.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D5300 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Nikon Z7 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older D5300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.