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Nikon D5300 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
68
Imaging
65
Features
81
Overall
71
Nikon D5300 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Nikon D5300 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Nikon D5300
(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
Sony ZV-E10
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Sony ZV-E10

 D5300 ZV-E10 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k920kClearer screen (+117k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Nikon D5300

 ZV-E10 D5300 
LaunchedJuly 2021February 2014More modern by 90 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D5300 and Sony ZV-E10

 D5300 ZV-E10 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D5300 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

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

Nikon D5300 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5300 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5300 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D5300
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E10
79
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
82
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5300 Street photography details
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography details
69
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
82
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
good ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5300 Sports photography details
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography details
65
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
77
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Travel photography camera
80
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
88
better than average battery (440 per charge)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5300 Landscape photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography information
76
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5300 Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging highlights
72
selfie friendly display
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
does not have image stabilization
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
includes mic jack
no image stabilization
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Nikon D5300 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5300 and Sony ZV-E10
 Nikon D5300Sony ZV-E10
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