Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D7100
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Nikon D5300: 530 g ; Nikon D7100: 675 g
- Sensor resolution: Nikon D5300: 6045 x 4003 ; Nikon D7100: 6032 x 3995
- Effective megapixels: Nikon D5300: 24.2 ; Nikon D7100: 24.1
- Max. video mode: Nikon D5300: 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) ; Nikon D7100: 1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
- Battery: Nikon D5300: Lithium-Ion EN-EL14a rechargeable battery ; Nikon D7100: Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Nikon D5300 (24.2).
| Specification | Nikon D5300 | Nikon D7100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | D5300 | D7100 |
| Year | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 125 x 98 x 76 mm | 135.5 x 106.5 x 76 mm |
| Weight | 530 g | 675 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 6045 x 4003 | 6032 x 3995 |
| Crop factor | 1.53 | 1.53 |
| Total megapixels | 24.78 | 24.71 |
| Effective megapixels | 24.2 | 24.1 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| ISO | Auto, 100 - 12800 (25600 with boost) | Auto, 100 - 6400, Hi-1 (ISO 12800), Hi-2 (ISO 25600) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 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 | 12.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) | 1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Screen resolution | 1,037,000 dots | 1,228,800 dots |
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Lithium-Ion EN-EL14a rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | No | No |