The D5300 offers a few performance improvements over the D5200. It also adds some compelling features that competing products like the Canon T5i don't have, such as 1080p/60 fps video capture and built-in GPS and Wi-Fi.

Easy to handle and use; Captured images have plenty of detail and accurate color; Built-in GPS; High ISO capability

18-140mm kit lens is rather large and loses fine detail; Some controls are oddly placed; Noise reduction can be overly aggressive

The D5300 is a very good entry-level DSLR. Stills and videos are top notch, and the built-in Wi-Fi and GPS are real pluses.

Very good 24MP stills; Superior 1080/60p videos; Built-in Wi-Fi; GPS; Vari-angle lens

Weak 18-55mm kit lens; Noisy at ISOs higher than 1,600; Not the sturdy build of an enthusiast DSLR

I didn't expect major suprises from the D5300 when I picked it up to review. In a (mostly) good way, that proved to be true. Where I expected it to excel - high resolution image creation, specifically - it did.

Excellent image quality; High resolution sensor produces highly detailed images; Useful and sophisticated Auto ISO system; Solid feature set for first-time DSLR users; Good frame coverage of 39-point AF array; 1080/60p HD maximum video resolution; Customizable Fn button; Fully articulated LCD,...

Single Fn button is only means of direct access to key shooting settings like ISO and WB; Extreme lag in magnified live view; On-screen 'info' menu is dense and hard to operate quickly; No live preview of aperture changes in live view; Built-in flash lacks master function; Slow live view AF; Sports...

In late 2013, Nikon announced their latest D-series entry-level DSLR, the D5300. The D5300 is replacing the D5200 and boasts a whole slew of upgrades. This is not just a simple re-badging.

Very good image quality versus other entry-level DSLRs; Improved performance speed versus predecessor; Anti-aliasing filter removed for clearer images; ISO settings up to 25,800 (equivalent; Noise in photos is limited; even at mid- to high-range ISO settings; Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS included; Stereo...

No touchscreen feature with LCD, Battery drains quickly when using Live View mode, Camera's performance slows considerably in Live View mode, Autofocus sharpness is inconsistent when recording video, No eye sensor; viewfinder mode doesn't activate automatically when you raise D5300 to your eye,...

The Nikon D5300 follows the Nikon D5200 and there is an important difference between the two. The D5300 has a new image sensor without a low-pass filter, which contributed to an excellent performance in our resolution tests.

+ Fast entry-level camera with a lot of features; + WLAN for direct image copy to smartphone or PC; + Fully articulated swivel monitor; + GPS integrated; + Built-in flash system which can be used as master system for Nikon's Advanced Wireless Lighting

- WLAN software (smartphone app) less comfortable and powerful than other software; - A somewhat bulky design/body

The Nikon D5300 is a fantastic camera. It's small, light, competent and can make breathtaking images in any light. Colors are fantastic, and it focuses and works well in dim light with crazy ISOs unheard of just a few years ago.

The Nikon D5300 is a great choice as a general-purpose dSLR.

Excellent photo quality; a great feature set; and speedy performance put the Nikon D5300 ahead of the pack

The default settings could be better and Live View is still really slow to use

This camera's built-in Wi-Fi® capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone®, iPad®, and/or iPod touch® or smart devices running on the Android™ operating system. The Wireless Mobile Utility application must be installed on the device before it can be used with this camera.

$1,000 gets you a lot of different options for digital cameras--here's why the D5300 should be on your list.

Those seeking an entry-level DSLR camera will be very pleased with the Nikon D5300 model. It has all of the basic photography features that you'd expect to find in an advanced interchangeable lens digital camera, including outstanding image quality and fast performance.