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Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D5500 comparison

Head-to-head camera performance analysis

Nikon D5300
70
98 out of 140
Nikon D5500 wins
Nikon D5500
71
100 out of 140

Quick Spec Comparison

SpecificationNikon D5300Nikon D5500
Sensor SizeAPS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
ISO Range100 - 12800100 - 25600
Storage Slots11
Weather SealingYesYes
Lens MountNikon FNikon F

Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D5500

Image Quality (DXO Overall)

Nikon D5300: 8/10Nikon D5500: 8/10
8
8
8384

Resolution

Nikon D5300: 6/10Nikon D5500: 6/10
6
6
2424

Low Light Performance

Nikon D5300: 3/10Nikon D5500: 4/10
3
4
ISO 1338ISO 1438
Nikon D5500 leads by 1 point

Max ISO Score

Nikon D5300: 6/10Nikon D5500: 7/10
6
7
ISO 12800ISO 25600
Nikon D5500 leads by 1 point

Dynamic Range

Nikon D5300: 10/10Nikon D5500: 10/10
10
10
13.9 EV14 EV

Autofocus System

Nikon D5300: 9/10Nikon D5500: 9/10
9
9
39 points39 points

Video Capabilities

Nikon D5300: 7/10Nikon D5500: 7/10
7
7
1920 x 10801920 x 1080

Burst Speed

Nikon D5300: 5/10Nikon D5500: 5/10
5
5
55

Battery Life

Nikon D5300: 8/10Nikon D5500: 8/10
8
8
600820

Viewfinder Quality

Nikon D5300: 5/10Nikon D5500: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder

Portability

Nikon D5300: 10/10Nikon D5500: 10/10
10
10
480420

Lens Ecosystem

Nikon D5300: 10/10Nikon D5500: 10/10
10
10
316 lenses316 lenses

Value for Money

Nikon D5300: 10/10Nikon D5500: 10/10
10
10
$298$343.99

Durability

Nikon D5300: 1/10Nikon D5500: 1/10
1
1
11

Comparison Summary

Nikon D5300
Categories Won
0
Equal performance
Tied Categories
12
Nikon D5500
Categories Won
2

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