Nikon Coolpix A vs Nikon D5300
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Nikon Coolpix A: 299 g ; Nikon D5300: 530 g
- Sensor size: Nikon Coolpix A: 23.6 x 15.6 mm ; Nikon D5300: 23.5 x 15.6 mm
- Sensor resolution: Nikon Coolpix A: 4945 x 3275 ; Nikon D5300: 6045 x 4003
- Effective megapixels: Nikon Coolpix A: 16.2 ; Nikon D5300: 24.2
- Battery: Nikon Coolpix A: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20 ; Nikon D5300: Lithium-Ion EN-EL14a rechargeable battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Nikon D5300 (24.2).
| Specification | Nikon Coolpix A | Nikon D5300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | Coolpix A | D5300 |
| Year | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 111 x 64.3 x 40.3 mm | 125 x 98 x 76 mm |
| Weight | 299 g | 530 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 23.6 x 15.6 mm | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 4945 x 3275 | 6045 x 4003 |
| Crop factor | 1.53 | 1.53 |
| Total megapixels | 16.93 | 24.78 |
| Effective megapixels | 16.2 | 24.2 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200 6400, (12800, 25600 with boost) | Auto, 100 - 12800 (25600 with boost) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/2000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | — | 12.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | — | 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
| Screen resolution | 921,000 dots | 1,037,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20 | Lithium-Ion EN-EL14a rechargeable battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | f2.8 | — |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | f4.3 | — |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 28 mm | — |
| Optical zoom | 1x | — |
| Digital zoom | No | No |
| Normal focus range | 50 cm | — |
| Macro focus range | 10 cm | — |