Nikon D5300 vs Sony FX3
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Nikon D5300 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
- Announced February 2014
- Earlier Model is Nikon D5200
- Updated by Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Announced February 2021

Nikon D5300 vs Sony FX3 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon D5300 versus Sony FX3, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the D5300 (24MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the D5300 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

The D5300 was launched 8 years prior to the FX3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D5300 grades against the FX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon D5300 vs Sony FX3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5300 and Sony FX3. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D5300 Gallery and Sony FX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Sony FX3
D5300 | FX3 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Nikon D5300
FX3 | D5300 | |||
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Announced | February 2021 | ![]() | February 2014 | Fresher by 85 months |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer screen (+403k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D5300 and Sony FX3
D5300 | FX3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly |
Nikon D5300 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5300 features outside measurements of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony FX3 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D5300 versus Sony FX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D5300 against the FX3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D5300 and FX3 is 68 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D5300 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D5300 and FX3.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D5300 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon D5300 will give more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older D5300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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Nikon D5300 vs Sony FX3 Specifications
Nikon D5300 | Sony FX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon D5300 | Sony FX3 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2021-02-23 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 409600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 39 | 759 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Sony E |
Total lenses | 309 | 187 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3.00" |
Display resolution | 1,037k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 480 gr (1.06 lbs) | 716 gr (1.58 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 83 | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 1338 | 3900 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 pictures | 600 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Retail price | $429 | $3,900 |