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Nikon D3s vs Nikon D5300
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Nikon D3s

Nikon D3s
57%
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Nikon D5300

Nikon D5300
57%
Nikon D3s
vs
Nikon D5300
Price
Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Model
D3s
D5300
Released
2009
2013
Announcement Date
October 14, 2009
October 17, 2013
Camera Type
DSLR
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
55%
65%
Megapixels
12.1 MP
24.2 MP
Image Resolution
4256 x 2832 px
6000 x 4000 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
24 x 36 mm
15.6 x 23.5 mm
Sensor Format
Full Frame
APS-C
Frame Rate
11 fps
5 fps
Lens Mount
Nikon F FX
Nikon F DX
Image Processor
Expeed
Expeed 4
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
200
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
12,800
12,800
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
102400
25600
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 8000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
51
39
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Optical (pentamirror)
Video
Video
70%
Video
Max Video Resolution
N/A
Full HD
Max Video Dimensions
N/A
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
N/A
60 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
N/A
MOV
Features
Features
54%
46%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"
3.2"
Screen Resolution
921,000 dots
1,037,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
87%
29%
Memory Card
CompactFlash (Type I), UDMA
SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
EN-EL4a
EN-EL14a
Battery Life
4,200 shots
600 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
82%
83%
Portrait (Color Depth)
23.5 bits
24 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
12 EVs
13.9 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
3253
1338
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
N/A
2 reviews
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