Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D500 Specifications

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

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Detailed specifications
Nikon D5300
Nikon D500

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Nikon D5200 D5200 vs D5300	Nikon D300S D300S vs D500
Successor:	Nikon D5500 D5300 vs D5500
General
Model Number:	D5300	D500
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$1399.95	$1999.95
Street Price:	$549.00	$1,598.45
Date Available:	2013-10-31	2016-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	36.5 oz (1,035 g) includes batteries, kit lens	30.2 oz (856 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.9 x 3.9 x 3.0 in. (125 x 98 x 76 mm)	5.8 x 4.5 x 3.2 in. (147 x 115 x 81 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	24.2	20.9
Sensor Format:	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size:	366.6mm² (23.50mm x 15.60mm)	368.95mm² (23.50mm x 15.70mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.92 microns	4.22 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	None	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	83	83
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.0	24.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.9	14.0
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,338	1,324
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 4496 x 3000 (13.5 MP, 3:2), 2992 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2)	5568 x 3712 (20.7 MP, 3:2), 4176 x 2784 (11.6 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2), 4272 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3200 x 2136 (6.8 MP, 3:2), 2128 x 1424 (3.0 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (12 or 14-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, L/M/S; RAW+JPEG, TIFF
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.0	10.2
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x424 (30p/25p)	3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F	Nikon F
Lens:	Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 210mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 140mm
Zoom Ratio:	7.78x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) with 7-blade rounded diaphragm
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	67.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	No	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	OVF: 39-point (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 DX; Live View: Contrast detect with Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF	OVF: Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection fine-tuning, and 153 focus points (including 99 cross-type sensors and 15 sensors that support f/8), of which 55 (35 cross-type sensors and 9 f/8 sensors) are available for selection; ; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	No
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.82x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +1.0 diopter, Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen	SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x magnification (~0.67x 35mm eq.), 16mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.55x	0.67x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.82x	1.00x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.2	3.2
Rear Display Resolution:	1,036,800 dots (345,600 px)	2,359,000 dots (589,750 px)
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	Yes	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	Yes	No
Selfie Screen:	Yes	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	No	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	51200
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 12800 in steps of 1/3 EV; expandable to Hi-1 = ISO 25600	Auto, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to Lo-1 ISO 50 to Hi-5 ISO 1,638,400
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual; all except Preset Manual with fine tuning	Auto (3 types), Cloudy, Shade, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Kelvin Color Temperature (2,500K-10,000K), Preset manual (up to 6); Fine tuning available.
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	2016-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (2.5% of frame)	TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G, E, and D lenses), color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses); Center-weighted (weight of approximately 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame. Diameter of circle can be changed to 6, 10, or 13mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 8-mm circle); Spot: meters circle with diameter of about 3.5mm (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used); Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and D lenses
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene Modes: Autumn Colors, Beach / Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk / Dawn, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party / Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset; Special Effects Modes: Night Vision, Color Sketch, Toy Camera, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key, HDR Painting	N/A
Self Timer:	2s, 5s, 10s, 20s; 1 to 9 exposures seconds	2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off; Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 as master	Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent; Approx. 39/12; 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C)	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/200	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe, PC-sync Terminal
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	XQD / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I	UHS-II
Other Memory:		Dual slots, XQD+SD
Dual Card Slots:	No	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (12 or 14-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG	NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed, L/M/S; RAW+JPEG, TIFF
Movie File Format:	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	Yes
NFC:	No	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	Yes
Built-In GPS:	Yes	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional: wired or wireless	Optional: wired or wireless
Connections (extended):	Type C mini-HDMI with CEC, Accessory Terminal (MC-DC2 remote cord or GP-1 GPS unit), 3.5mm stereo mic jack	Type-C Mini HDMI with uncompressed video support, 10-pin Remote Terminal, PC Sync

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.58	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.60
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.63	<0.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.0	10.2
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	100	200
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.0	10.2
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	4	200
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.0	10.2
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	4	27
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.29 seconds	0.17 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):	1.33 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.418 seconds	0.103 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.226 seconds	0.049 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.42 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.080 seconds	0.049 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	OVF: Full AF lag, Auto Area mode = 0.424s Live View: Full AF lag = 1.33s Prefocused = 0.418s
Startup Time:	0.5 seconds	0.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds	0.2 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	4.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	600 shots	1240 shots
Battery Life, Video:		50 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EL14a	Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D17 battery grip
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM	ViewNX-i, ViewNX-Movie Editor, Capture NX-D, Nikon Transfer 2, Picture Control Utility 2 downloads
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS	Windows 7/8/10, Mac OS X 10.9.5-10.11.5
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Enhanced 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor with no OLPF, EXPEED 4 processor, 5fps burst mode, Full HD video up to 60p, built-in Wi-Fi, built-in GPS. Available in black, red or gray.