Nikon D5300 vs Samsung NX3300

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Nikon D5300 vs Samsung NX3300

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Nikon D5500
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Differences

Nikon D5300 advantages over Samsung NX3300

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

600 vs 370 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
210 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
346k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle kit lens
27 mm vs 30 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 13 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Samsung NX3300 advantages over Nikon D5300

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Thinner
39 mm vs 76 mm
Thinner
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality similar to more expensive DSLRs (like the D7100); Great dynamic range; Responsive all-around performer; Excellent Full HD video-shooting quality; Built-in Wi-Fi with remote control and sharing features; Built-in GPS; Compact and lightweight size; 18-140mm kit lens performs well for its type and has a very versatile focus length range.
AA-filterless sensor makes it more prone to moire; Burst speed slows with highest quality 14-bit RAW images; Live View mode not as good as some competitors; No external headphone jack; GPS receiver not very sensitive.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D5200

Nikon D5300

Nikon D5200

$549
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in GPS

$590
APS-C

Has anti-aliasing filter
Bigger JPEG buffer

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Samsung NX3300

Nikon D5200

$810
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$590
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Samsung NX2000

Nikon D5300

Samsung NX2000

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D5300 vs Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX2000

$810
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Samsung NX3300 vs Samsung NX2000

Compared to Pentax K-3

Nikon D5300

Pentax K-3

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Fast startup

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Samsung NX3300

Pentax K-3

$810
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

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Compared to Canon T6s

Nikon D5300

Canon T6s

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

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Samsung NX3300

Canon T6s

$810
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$619
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Canon EOS M10

Nikon D5300

Canon EOS M10

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$800
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

Compare Nikon D5300 vs Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX3300

Canon EOS M10

$810
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$800
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

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