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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100 - 12800 (25600 with boost)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 25600
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,037,000
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Speaker: Mono
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Built-in
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SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 6.0 fps
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 51
PHYSICAL Environmentally sealed: Yes (Water and dust resistant)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1000
Summary
The Nikon D5300 highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the D300 maximum resolution of 4288 x 2848 pixels (12 megapixels). The D300 is equipped with larger sensor compared to the Nikon D5300: APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) versus APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm). It is very significant specification of this camera because big sensor allows the photographer to capture photos of the more professional quality. The Nikon D5300 has a wider ISO range of 100-12800 in compare with 200-3200 ISO range of the D300. This ISO numbers allow the photographer to capture good quality photos in dim light situations. The D300 has more focus points in compare with the Nikon D5300: 51 vs 39. More number of focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on subjects that are not centred.
The Nikon D5300 is produced with swiveling LCD that will allow the photographer to shoot photos from any interesting angle. The Nikon D5300 screen is better as it has more screen dots 1,037,000 in compare to 922,000 dots of the D300 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing pictures on your camera.
The D300 is environmentally sealed which means that the camera will be safe even uncovered if the camera owner are out shooting in the rain or snow. The D300 battery life is better in compare to the Nikon D5300 battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to take 1000 photos with the D300 and only 600 with the D5300. The Nikon D5300 weighs 480g which is 445g less in comparison with the weight of the D300. The Nikon D5300 has built-in GPS. Recording GPS data can be useful for the travel photographer, to be able to check the picture metadata and see exactly where a photo was produced.
The Nikon D5300 has 13 advantages and the D300 only 6 so the D5300 will become the best choice. Check the lowest price on Amazon