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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100 - 12800 (25600 with boost)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 25600
IMAGE White balance presets: 12
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 30 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 5.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,037,000
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OTHER FEATURES Orientation sensor: Yes
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OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (4x)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 400 g (0.88 lb / 14.11 oz)
Summary
The Nikon D5300 maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Nikon Coolpix 5400 maximum resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels (5 megapixels). The Nikon D5300 has larger sensor compared to the Nikon Coolpix 5400: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus 1/1.8' (7.144 x 5.358 mm). It is very significant specification of this camera because large sensor allows the photographer to make photos of the better quality. The Nikon D5300 has a wider ISO range of 100-12800 than 100-400 ISO range of the Nikon Coolpix 5400. This ISO numbers allow the camera owner to make better photos in more difficult situations. The Nikon D5300 offers more presets of white balance - 12. This specification gives the photographer more control over colour. The Coolpix 5400 offers better 4x digital zoom.
The Nikon D5300 display is better as it has more screen dots 1,037,000 in compare to 134,000 dots of the Nikon Coolpix 5400 screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Nikon D5300 offers better minimum shutter speed - 30 seconds.
The Coolpix 5400 weighs 400g which is 80g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Nikon D5300.
Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the D5300 becomes the best buy. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon