Nikon D5300 vs Sony RX100 III

Following is a extended review of the Nikon D5300 versus Sony RX100 III, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D5300 (24MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly comparable but the D5300 (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D5300 was unveiled 3 months prior to the RX100 III so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D5300 scores against the RX100 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D5300 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5300 offers external dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

See the Nikon D5300 versus Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the D5300 vs the RX100 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D5300 and RX100 III is 68 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5300 and RX100 III.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D5300 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D5300 will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively.