This 24-megapixel DSLR is Nikon's second level (by price) model. It has an 8.1cm swivelling LCD and live view is activated with a small lever near the mode dial. Pressing the i button turns the LCD into a control panel that gives direct access to all the vital camera settings.

The feel of the controls is smooth and luxurious; The supplied lens can hunt a little for focus on low contrast subjects but, in general, the camera is very responsive; The shutter and mirror are well damped and make a sweet noise; Automatic lens distortion correction is good

A three-exposure bracket mode is inadequate; And because there is no in-body focus drive, the older Nikkor lenses won't auto focus

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.

Despite being an evolutionary upgrade to the D5200, the Nikon D5300 sports a newly developed 24.2MP sensor without an AA filter for enhanced sharpness, and Nikon's latest EXPEED 4 processor for better high ISO handling and 1080/60p HD video.

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...

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, Penta-mirror viewfinder not as big and bright as full pentaprism OVF, Glossy LCD...

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 ($799.95 body only) may not be a huge step forward when compared with the older D5200($589.95 at Amazon), but a few upgrades make it worthy of displacing its predecessor as our Editors' Choice for entry-level D-SLRs. It maintains the same 24-megapixel resolution, but omits an optical low-pass filter for sharper images, and it upgrades video recording from 1080i60 to 1080p60. The addition of integrated Wi-Fi and GPS make it a solid option for anyone looking to move up to an SLR from a compact camera. But if you're just starting to do some research, don't count out a mirrorless model, like the speedy Sony Alpha 6000($549.99 at Dell Technologies), as those cameras have gotten to the point where they outclass many SLRs in speed and match them in image quality. Design and Features The D5300($839.99 at Amazon) looks a lot like the D5200, with a few minor changes here and there. It measures 3.9 by 4.9 by 3 inches (HWD) and weighs 1.1 pounds without a lens. That's about s...

The Nikon D5300 D-SLR is a modest upgrade from the previous model, but it's just as worthy, making it our Editors' Choice for entry-level D-SLRs.

24-megapixel sensor with no optical low-pass filter; Sharp vari-angle display; Excellent JPG detail at high ISO; 4.7fps continuous shooting; 39-point autofocus system; Quick startup; 1080p60 video capture; Integrated Wi-Fi and GPS; Standard mic input

Images on the noisy side; Will not autofocus with screw-drive lenses; Pentamirror viewfinder; Single control wheel; Self-timer deactivates after use; Lacks depth of field preview

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

After what has been said it is almost needless to point out how the Nikon D5300 is a great camera advisable from every point of view. It produces excellent pictures, precise, with many details, and so extensive in pixels to allow even very large prints.

Photos and videos of high quality and precision; Integrated Wi-Fi; Many features; Easy to use

The screen is not touch; The mobile app allows minimal interaction with the camera

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

Eleven months have passed between Nikon releasing their mid-entry-level D5200 and its replacement, the D5300. It might not sound like a long time, but the march of technological advancement means this latest release offers measurable improvements on the spec sheet.

Bought after reading other reviews.All suggest it takes reasonable quality images. Iam happy with the quality overall.Good enough with my photographic ability. What swayed me was the inbuilt gps capability..

Compact; Build quality; Battery life; Screen size