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Nikon D5300 vs Sony FX3

Portability
68
Imaging
65
Features
81
Overall
71
Nikon D5300 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Nikon D5300 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Nikon D5300
(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
Sony FX3
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Sony FX3

 D5300 FX3 
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Nikon D5300

 FX3 D5300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2021February 2014Fresher by 85 months
Screen resolution1440k1037kClearer screen (+403k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D5300 and Sony FX3

 D5300 FX3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D5300 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

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

Nikon D5300 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D5300 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5300 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5300 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D5300
Portrait photography with Sony FX3
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5300 Street photography features
Sony FX3 Street photography features
69
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5300 Sports photography factors
Sony FX3 Sports photography factors
65
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (600 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5300 Travel photography information
Sony FX3 Travel photography information
80
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
71
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
selfie friendly display
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony FX3 Landscape photography highlights
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (600 per charge)
has double storage slots
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5300 Vlogging information
Sony FX3 Vlogging information
72
display is selfie friendly
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
no image stabilization
77
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
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Nikon D5300 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5300 and Sony FX3
 Nikon D5300Sony FX3
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