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SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100 - 12800 (25600 with boost)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 25600
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 5.0 fps
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Exposure compensation: ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES WB Bracketing: Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis)
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 Weight (inc. batteries): 480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 600
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Built-in
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SENSOR Max resolution: 6016 x 4000
Summary
The D3200 maximum resolution of 6016 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Nikon D5300 highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels). The Nikon D5300 is produced with bigger sensor compared to the D3200: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm). It is very important difference between these models because large sensor lets you to shoot photos of the more professional quality. The Nikon D5300 has a wider ISO range of 100-12800 in compare with 100-6400 ISO range of the D3200. Such ISO numbers let the photographer to shoot better photos in low light conditions. The Nikon D5300 provides more focus points in compare with the D3200: 39 vs 11. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock while following a moving object.
The D5300 has articulated display that will let you to shoot images from any interesting perspective. The Nikon D5300 display is better as it has more screen dots 1,037,000 in comparison to 921,000 dots of the D3200 display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing pictures on your camera.
The D5300 is produced with built-in Wi-Fi that will help the photographer to transfer photos wirelessly from a digital camera to a notebook. The Nikon D5300 battery life is better than the D3200 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to make 600 photos with the D5300 and only 540 with the D3200. The D5300 weighs 480g that is 25g less in comparison with the weight of the D3200. The D5300 has built-in GPS. This feature can be useful for the travel photographer, to be able to go into the picture metadata and find out exactly where an image was taken.
Considering the above-mentioned differences the Nikon D5300 is the best choice. Get the lowest price on Amazon