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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
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 39
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Built-in
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 13.00 m
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 5.3 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
PHYSICAL Environmentally sealed: Yes (Water and Dust resistant)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1100
Summary
The Nikon D5300 maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Canon EOS 60D maximum resolution of 5184 x 3456 pixels (18 megapixels). The Nikon D5300 has bigger sensor than the Canon EOS 60D: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm). This is the most important difference between these models because big sensor lets the camera owner to produce photos of the better quality. The Nikon D5300 offers a wider ISO range of 100-12800 than 100-6400 ISO range of the Canon EOS 60D. This ISO range let the camera owner to produce better photos in low light situations. The Nikon D5300 offers more presets of white balance - 12. This option gives the camera owner more control over colour. The Nikon D5300 offers more number of focus points than the Canon EOS 60D: 39 vs 9. More number of focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on objects which are not centred.
The Canon EOS 60D screen is better as it has more number of screen dots 1,040,000 in compare to 1,037,000 dots of the Nikon D5300 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing pictures on your camera.
The Nikon D5300 has built-in Wi-Fi which will help the photographer to transfer photos wirelessly from a camera to a computer. The Canon EOS 60D is weather sealed which means that it provides protection from rain, snow, dust and sand. The Canon EOS 60D battery life is better in compare to the Nikon D5300 battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to take 1100 photos with the EOS 60D and only 600 with the D5300. The Nikon D5300 weighs 480g that is 275g less in comparison with the weight of the Canon EOS 60D. The Nikon D5300 is produced with built-in GPS. Recording GPS data can be useful if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to go into the image metadata and find out exactly where a photo was shot.
Considering the above differences the D5300 becomes the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon