Nikon D5300 vs Sony ZV-E10
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Nikon D5300 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
- Announced February 2014
- Old Model is Nikon D5200
- Successor is Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
- Launched July 2021

Nikon D5300 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon D5300 versus Sony ZV-E10, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D5300 (24MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

The D5300 was launched 8 years earlier than the ZV-E10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D5300 scores versus the ZV-E10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon D5300 vs Sony ZV-E10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5300 & Sony ZV-E10. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D5300 Gallery & Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Sony ZV-E10
D5300 | ZV-E10 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+117k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Nikon D5300
ZV-E10 | D5300 | |||
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Launched | July 2021 | ![]() | February 2014 | More modern by 90 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D5300 and Sony ZV-E10
D5300 | ZV-E10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly |
Nikon D5300 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has proportions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).
Examine the Nikon D5300 versus Sony ZV-E10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the D5300 and the ZV-E10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5300 and ZV-E10 is 68 and 86 respectively.

Nikon D5300 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D5300 and ZV-E10.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged D5300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D5300 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D5300 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications
Nikon D5300 | Sony ZV-E10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon D5300 | Sony ZV-E10 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2021-07-30 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 39 | 425 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sony E |
Available lenses | 309 | 150 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
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 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x1920 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 480 gr (1.06 pounds) | 343 gr (0.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 83 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1338 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 images | 440 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $429 | $699 |