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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 White balance presets: 12
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 5.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,037,000
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 39
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 600
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Built-in
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The Nikon D5300 maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Canon EOS 1200D (EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70) maximum resolution of 5184 x 3456 pixels (18 megapixels). The Nikon D5300 has bigger sensor than the Canon EOS 1200D (EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70): APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm). It is very significant difference between these models because big sensor lets the camera owner to produce photos of the higher quality. The Nikon D5300 has a wider ISO range of 100-12800 than 100-6400 ISO range of the Canon EOS 1200D (EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70). Such ISO numbers let you to produce better photos in dim light conditions. The Nikon D5300 has more number of white balance presets - 12. It gives the camera owner more control over colour. The Nikon D5300 has more number of focus points than the Canon EOS 1200D (EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70): 39 vs 9. More number of focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on objects which are not centred.
The Nikon D5300 is equipped with swiveling display which will let the camera owner to shoot pictures from any interesting perspective. The Nikon D5300 display is better as it offers more number of screen dots 1,037,000 in compare to 460,000 dots of the Canon EOS 1200D (EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70) screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing images on your camera.
The Nikon D5300 battery life is better in compare to the Canon EOS 1200D (EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70) battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to produce 600 shots with the D5300 and only 500 with the EOS 1200D (EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70). The Nikon D5300 has built-in GPS. Recording GPS data can be convenient for the travel photographer, to be able to check the picture metadata and find out exactly where an image was shot.
As you can see the Nikon D5300 will be the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon