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Nikon D5300 DSLR Camera (Body Only, Black)

BH #NID5300B • MFR #1519
Nikon D5300 DSLR Camera (Body Only, Black)
Key Features
  • 24.2MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor
  • EXPEED 4 Image Processor
  • No Optical Low-Pass Filter
  • 3.2" 1,037k-Dot Vari-Angle LCD Monitor
The black Nikon D5300 DSLR Camera features a DX-format 24.2 megapixel sensor and EXPEED 4 image processor to produce high-resolution still imagery and full HD video with notable low-light sensitivity to ISO 12800 and a fast continuous shooting rate of 5 fps. The sensor design omits the traditional optical low-pass filter in order to gain the utmost sharpness and resolution from both photos and videos. Complementing the imaging assets are both a versatile 39-point autofocus system, with nine cross-type sensors, and a 2,016-pixel RGB sensor for precise exposure metering in a wide variety of lighting conditions. Additionally, 1920 x 1080p movie recording is supported, in multiple frame rates up to 60 fps, with full-time continuous auto focusing capabilities.
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Nikon D5300 Overview

The black Nikon D5300 DSLR Camera features a DX-format 24.2 megapixel sensor and EXPEED 4 image processor to produce high-resolution still imagery and full HD video with notable low-light sensitivity to ISO 12800 and a fast continuous shooting rate of 5 fps. The sensor design omits the traditional optical low-pass filter in order to gain the utmost sharpness and resolution from both photos and videos. Complementing the imaging assets are both a versatile 39-point autofocus system, with nine cross-type sensors, and a 2,016-pixel RGB sensor for precise exposure metering in a wide variety of lighting conditions. Additionally, 1920 x 1080p movie recording is supported, in multiple frame rates up to 60 fps, with full-time continuous auto focusing capabilities.

The compact, yet durably designed, camera body incorporates both an optical pentamirror optical viewfinder along with a large 3.2" 1,037k-dot vari-angle LCD monitor, which features a 180° swivel design to better support working from high and low angles. Also integrated into the D5300 are both Wi-Fi and GPS modules, which enable advanced image sharing capabilities as well as location-based image tagging. When paired with an Android or iOS mobile device, remote viewing and control over the shutter release is possible from a distance and a vast network of pre-populated Points of Interest adds to the overall geotagging functionality.

For creatively enhancing the look and feel of imagery in-camera, a wide range of Picture Control modes, Scene Modes, and Special Effects modes are available as well as a host of in-camera image editing capabilities for adjusting settings prior to sharing. Built-in HDR and Active D-Lighting modes can also be used to optimize exposure results by preserving highlight and shadow details for an extended range of apparent tones.

24.2MP DX-Format Sensor and EXPEED 4 Processor
The 24.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor and EXPEED 4 processor work together to produce overall high image quality with notable detail, dynamic range, color accuracy, and low-light sensitivity to a native ISO 12800, which is further expandable to ISO 25600. Additionally, the sensor's design omits an optical low-pass filter in order to acquire the greatest amount sharpness and detail from subjects. The EXPEED 4 processor also enables a wealth of speed throughout the camera system, including support for full HD 1080p movie recording and a full-resolution continuous shooting rate of 5 fps.
Multi-CAM 4800DX Autofocus Sensor
Benefitting the high image quality is an apt AF system that employs 39 distinct AF points, including nine cross-type sensors, to quickly acquire focus in a range of lighting conditions, from -1 to +19 EV. A unique 3D-tracking mode utilizes the 2,016-pixel RGB sensor, typically reserved for exposure metering, in order to maintain sharp focus on moving subjects. To better suit specific subject matter when working in AF-A or AF-C focus modes, Dynamic-area AF mode allows you to choose from 9, 21, or 39-point arrays for enhanced subject tracking and recognition, even if the subject briefly leaves the frame. Single-point AF, 3D-tracking, and Auto-area AF modes are also available.

When working in live view, for either still or movie shooting, a contrast-based AF system is employed to acquire focus precisely and can function in continuous, full-time servo mode to better suit working with moving subjects. Additionally, four AF-area modes are available when working in live view: Face-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, and Subject-tracking AF.
Wi-Fi and GPS Connectivity
Supporting a wealth of sharing and tagging possibilities, the D5300 features built-in Wi-Fi and GPS modules to enable seamless transferring of imagery as well as geotagging functionality. Once the Nikon Wireless Mobile Utility app has been installed on an Android or iOS mobile device, you can use that device to browse the contents of the memory card, select images, and seamlessly transfer files between devices for immediate sharing online. Additionally, the mobile device can remotely trigger the shutter and display a live view image from the camera to enable working from a distance.

The integrated GPS functionality can be used to assign locational data to all image files for geotagging purposes and for plotting imagery to an interactive map. Points of Interest can also be found using this information to further aid in efficient location-based tagging.
Body Design
Even while maintaining an overall compact form-factor, the D5300 integrates a large 3.2" 1,037k-dot vari-angle LCD monitor, which features a 180° swivel design to better suit working from high, low, and front-facing angles. Alternatively, a bright pentamirror optical viewfinder is also integrated into the design for precise eye-level viewing and real-time monitoring of subjects.

A built-in pop-up flash is also available for additional illumination when working in low-light conditions and supports Nikon's i-TTL flash metering system. A hot shoe can be used, too, for connection and optional external flash for even greater lighting control.
Scene Recognition System and Exposure Metering
The intelligent Scene Recognition System with 3D Color Matrix Metering II utilizes a 2016-pixel RGB sensor to evaluate and analyze all aspects within a scene, including brightness, contrast, subject distance, and the scene colors, to quickly determine an accurate exposure and white balance setting to best render the scene at hand. The information gathered is also checked against onboard reference images to ensure consistency from image to image in regard to exposure, white balance, i-TTL flash settings, and subject-tracking AF performance.
Full HD Movie Recording
Full HD 1920 x 1080p movie recording is supported in 60, 30, 25, and 24 fps frame rates, as well as HD 720p and SD 480p in multiple frame rates, in the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format. During recording, full-time autofocus can be employed, with face-detection and subject-tracking capabilities, for ensured sharpness with a wide variety of subject types.

A built-in stereo microphone can be used to record high-quality sound or, alternatively, a microphone input is integrated into the body design to support the use of an external microphone for enhanced control over audio recordings.
Other Camera Features
  • Picture Control modes can be directly accessed via a dedicated button and allow you to set predefined looks to imagery in-camera, and include Landscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Vivid, and user-customizable settings.
  • RAW (NEF) files can be recorded as lossless compressed or compressed at either 12 or 14-bit depth.
  • Built-in HDR works to extend the tonal and exposure range of a single image by recording two separate exposures and blending them together in order to gain greater highlight and shadow details with an extended range of mid-tones.
  • Active D-Lighting helps to preserve both highlight and shadow details when working in contrast-rich scenarios, such as backlit lighting. Utilizing the EXPEED 4 processor's power, a more controlled image will be produced with brightness values closer to how they are naturally seen. This mode is suitable for working with moving subjects.
  • Scene Auto Selector is an automatic mode that intelligently identifies your subject and shooting scenario, selects a proper Scene Mode to apply, and adjusts exposure settings to best render the scene at hand.
  • Scene Modes: Autumn Colors, Beach / Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk / Dawn, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party / Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Sports, and Sunset.
  • Special Effects Modes: Night vision, Color sketch, Toy camera, Miniature effect, Selective color, Silhouette, High key, Low key, and HDR painting.
  • In-Camera Image Editing Features: Color Balance, Color Outline, Color Sketch, D-Lighting, Edit Movie, Filter Effects, Fisheye, Image Overlay, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Quick retouch, Red-Eye Correction, Resize, Selective Color, Side-by-Side Comparison, Straighten, and Trim.
  • Language Support: Arabic, Bengali, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and Tamil.

Nikon D5300Specs

Key Specs
Lens Mount
Nikon F
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 24.78 Megapixel
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Wireless
Wi-Fi
Display Type
Articulating LCD
Battery Type
1x EN-EL14a Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1230 mAh
Imaging
Lens Mount
Nikon F
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 24.78 Megapixel
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel
Sensor Type
APS-C CMOS
Crop Factor
1.5x
Image Stabilization
No
Mirror Lock-Up
Yes
Capture Type
Stills & Video
Exposure Control
Shutter Type
Electronic Rolling Shutter 
Shutter Speed
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
1/4000 to 30 Seconds
Bulb/Time Mode
Bulb Mode
ISO Sensitivity Range
100 to 12,800
Metering Method
3D Color Matrix, Center-Weighted Average, Spot
Exposure Modes
Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation
-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Metering Range
0 to 20 EV
White Balance
Presets: Auto, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Shade
Interval Recording
Yes
Self-Timer
2/5/10/20-Second Delay
Still Image Capture
Aspect Ratio
3:2
Image File Format
JPEG, Raw
Bit Depth
14-Bit
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Video I/O
1x Mini-HDMI Output
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Other I/O
1x Unspecified USB Data Input
Wireless
Wi-Fi
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)
GPS
Monitor
Display Size
3.2"
Resolution
1,037,000 Dot
Display Type
Articulating LCD
Viewfinder
Type
Optical (Pentamirror)
Coverage
95%
Magnification
Approx. 0.82x
Diopter Adjustment
-1.7 to +1
Focus
Focus Type
Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode
Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Autofocus Points
Phase Detection: 39
Autofocus Sensitivity
-1 to +19 EV
Flash
Built-In Flash/Light
Yes, Flash Only
Flash Modes
Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Off, Rear Curtain/Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
Guide Number
42.65' / 13 m at ISO 100
Maximum Sync Speed
1/200 Second
Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System
iTTL
External Flash Connection
Shoe Mount
General
Battery Type
1x EN-EL14a Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1230 mAh
Tripod Mounting Thread
1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
4.9 x 3.9 x 3" / 124.5 x 99.1 x 76.2 mm
Weight
0.9 oz / 26 g (Body Only)
2.7 oz / 77 g (With Battery)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.845 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.65 x 6.75 x 5.3"

Nikon D5300 Reviews

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Is it possible to purchase the body only?

Is it possible to purchase the body only?
Asked by: George
I'm sorry, no, the D5300 is only sold with a lens at this time.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-02-18

Does this camera have a bulb mode?

Does this camera have a bulb mode?
Asked by: Terry
In (M)anual you can adjust the shutter speed to the bulb setting.
Answered by: Reuben
Date published: 2019-08-30

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Is a quantaray macro lense able to be used with a d5300?
Asked by: Anonymous
If the lens has a Nikon mount, yes.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2019-08-06

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What is the difference between the D5300 and D5600 ? I am interested in the senser and the wireless connection because I will only use the body.
Asked by: Barney
The main advantage the Nikon D5300 has over the Nikon D5600 is the Nikon D5300 has built-in GPS capability for geo-tagging the locations your images are taken. Compared to the D5300, the Nikon D5600 has slightly over 1.6x battery life per charge, has an LCD touchscreen similar to those found on smartphones/tablets (the D5300 has an LCD screen, but it is not a touchscreen), has built-in NFC (Near-Field Communication) for wirelessly pairing your camera with smartphones/tablets by touching them to the camera, and has built-in Bluetooth for always-on connectivity, saving time from pairing your smartphone/tablet to your camera each time you would like to use its wireless feature. It is also lighter in weight compared to the D5300 DSLR camera.
Answered by: Manzell L.
Date published: 2018-08-25

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Can I use EN-EL-14 (For Nikon D 3100)for D5300?
Asked by: goshi
You can use the Nikon EN-EL14A Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery for Select Nikon Cameras B&H # NIENEL14A for both the D3100 and the D5300.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-25

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Is the camera new? If it is not, does it have any damage?
Asked by: pascal v.
This is a new camera. If it was used, it would be sold through our Used department. It is were damaged, we would not sell it.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-27

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What do you mean by refurbished?
Asked by: pascal v.
Nikon checks the camera thoroughly and repairs any issues with the camera so it works the same as fully functional camera, then releases the camera as refurbished.
Answered by: Adrian V.
Date published: 2018-08-25

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Does it come with a sd card
Asked by: Jomon D.
No card. However check out the SD cards on B & H. My favourite is Sandisk 16GB or 32 GB which are reasonably priced.
Answered by: Adrian V.
Date published: 2018-08-25
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