Optimised for creativity and streamlined for flexibility, the Nikon D5300 is an upper entry-level D-SLR designed to inspire spectacular photos and videos. Boasting built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, this impressive 24.2 megapixel DX-format camera lets you capture and share the magic of your world in incredible detail. With the perfect combination of a powerful image sensor, incredibly fast image-processing engine, Picture Control technology and supreme NIKKOR lenses, the D5300 takes image quality to a whole new level.

Ideal for anyone with a passion for photography, the D5300 is intelligently designed with every button and dial carefully placed for comfortable, efficient operation.

A New Level of Connectivity

As the first Nikon D-SLR to be equipped with built-in Wi-Fi, the D5300 makes it easy to share great shots while they’re still fresh. In a few simple steps you can send photos directly to any iOS or Android smart device ready to upload to Facebook, Instagram and other social networking sites. The Wi-Fi function also makes it possible to control the camera remotely and preview the scene you’re shooting using the connected smart device. Enriching your sharing experience still further you can add location information to photos using the built-in GPS function, another first for a Nikon D-SLR. Recording latitude, longitude and altitude as Exif data, the clever tracking tool can also log your route, even when the camera is turned off. Perfect for those who love to travel, the tracking information can then be displayed using Nikon’s ViewNX 2 software (included) or photo sharing sites like Nikon Image Space.

A Photographic Powerhouse

At the core of the D5300 is a 24.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor that has been designed without an optical low-pass filter (OLPF) to capture maximum image detail. Achieving amazingly rich colours and smooth, natural skin tones, fine detail like hair or feathers are captured perfectly, especially when paired with a NIKKOR lens. Such high-quality, high resolution images also ensure you can enlarge or crop your photos without losing any of the striking contrast and detail.

High Speed Performance

Working to an exceptional standard in all light conditions, High ISO capability (100-12800 and extendable up to 25600) delivers brilliant shots and sharp images of fast moving subjects even in poorly lit environments. Equipped with Nikon’s new EXPEED 4 image-processing engine, this unique system runs through countless operations at lightning-fast speeds to produce enhanced movie recordings and images with less noise and superb tonal gradation. With continuous shooting available at up to 5fps that fast-moving action shot is there for the taking.

Capture Fleeting Moments

The Nikon D5300 shares an AF system, metering sensor and scene recognition with the Nikon D7000 series, giving this camera a new level of performance and image quality. The superior accuracy of the 39-point AF system with nine cross-type sensors delivers razor sharp images by maintaining focus on even the smallest subjects however unpredictable their movements may be. Meanwhile, the 2016-pixel RGB metering sensor delivers precise metering for exact exposures and sends data to the camera’s Scene Recognition System to optimise auto exposure, focus and auto white balance immediately before the shutter is released. For closer control you can apply one of 16 scene modes, like Sports,Beach, or Snow. Selecting the mode that matches the subject or situation you’re shooting, the camera will automatically optimise shutter speed, ISO, and aperture for superior results.

Perfect Images with Ease

A variety of practical and innovative in-camera tools help to make the most of every shooting opportunity and ensure your pictures are captured to perfection. When facing extremely high-contrast lighting beyond the camera’s dynamic range, Nikon’s exclusive Active D-Lighting helps maintain details in the highlights without losing them in the shadows. In the most challenging conditions HDR (High Dynamic Range) simultaneously controls overexposure and underexposure to ensure well-balanced, low-noise, natural images with an extensive range of tones. After shooting you can enhance your photos still further with a range of clever retouch editing functions including the new Portrait subjects mode of the D-Lighting feature, which adjusts the exposure of human subjects while still retaining the natural ambience of a low-lit background.

Creative Images from Any Angle

Simply flip, tilt, or turn, and explore your creativity with the versatile high-resolution 8.1cm (3.2 inch), 1,037k-dot vari-angle LCD monitor. This swivel monitor gives you the ultimate freedom and flexibility to take great shots and movies from virtually any position or point of view including great self-portraits. Applying special effects like colour sketch or HDR painting to create distinctive photos and movies is made so much easier thanks to the large LCD screen. Preview your chosen effect on the high resolution monitor and adjust its intensity as you shoot.

Lights, Camera, Action

For those who want to take their creative vision to video, Nikon’s D-Movie function gives you great compositional freedom. Recording in Full HD (1080p) at frame rates up to 50/60p, this versatile camera offers superior performance. A wide range of movie applications and convenient custom controls, including Live View operation with subject-tracking AF or face-priority AF, ensure large format movie shooting at its best, even when the action speeds up. With the Nikon D5300 movies can sound as good as they look too. Thanks to the camera’s built-in stereo microphone and compatibility with Nikon’s external ME-1 Stereo Microphone, it’s easy to capture footage with crisp, clear sound. When it comes to sharing your latest creation, the HDMI output lets you connect the camera directly to an HDTV to enjoy your movies and photos in superb high-definition.

Uncompromising Quality

Built for photographers on the go, a new internal design structure makes the durable D5300 even more compact and lightweight than it’s predecessor. An improved grip ensures a steady hold for both Live View and viewfinder shooting, and with a newly designed pentamirror the viewfinder magnification has been increased to approximately 0.82x, making accurate composition of your shots even easier. Nikon’s superior ergonomics, clear menus, and one-touch buttons for frequently used functions make operation quick and intuitive.

Lens Kits – The Right Choices

With outstanding Nikon technologies behind every lens kit, you can feel confident that you will take amazing, high-quality photos. The D5300 is compatible with the full range of DX-format NIKKOR lenses and is available separately or in a lens-kit with the small retractable NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II lens. Whether you’re shooting fast action, taking a wide-angle group portrait in low light, or zooming in to capture distant subjects, Vibration Reduction (VR II) stabilisation enables up to 4 stops (16 times) faster shooting, helping ensure clear, blur-free images.

Technical Specifications:

Imaging

• Pixels Actual: 24.78 Megapixel
• Effective: 24.2 Megapixel
• Max Resolution 24 MP: 6000 x 4000
• Aspect Ratio 3:2
• Sensor Type / Size: CMOS, 23.5 x 15.6 mm
• File Formats Still Images: JPEG, RAW
• Movies: MOV, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
• Audio: Linear PCM
• Bit Depth: 14-bit
• Dust Reduction System: Yes
• Memory Card Type: SD / SDHC / SDXC

Focus Control

• Focus Type: Auto & Manual
• Focus Mode: Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S)
• Autofocus Points Phase Detection: 39

Viewfinder/Display

• Viewfinder Type: Pentamirror
• Viewfinder Coverage: 95%
• Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 0.82x
• Diopter Adjustment - 1.7 to +1 m
• Display Screen: 3.2" Rear Screen Swivel  LCD (1,037,000)
• Screen Coverage: 100%
• Diagonal Angle of View: 170.0°

Exposure Control

• ISO Sensitivity Auto, 100-12800 (Extended Mode: 100-25600)
• Shutter Type: Electronic & Mechanical
• Speed: 30 - 1/4000 second,  Bulb Mode
• Remote Control MC-DC2 (Optional)
• Mirror Lock-Up: Yes
• Metering Method 3D Color Matrix Metering, Center-weighted average metering, Spot metering
• Exposure Modes Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Programmed Auto, Scene Modes, Shutter Priority
• Metering Range: EV 0.0 - EV 20.0
• Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
• White Balance Modes: Auto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade

Flash

• Flash Modes: Auto
• Auto/Red-eye Reduction
• Built-in Flash: Yes
• Guide No. 42.65' (13 m) ISO100 
• Max Sync Speed: 1 / 200 seconds
• Flash Compensation -3 EV to +1 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
• Dedicated Flash System iTTL
• External Flash Connection Hot Shoe

AV Recording

• Video Recording: Yes
• File Size: 1920 x 1080p (Full HD) / 1280 x 720p (HD) / 640 x 424p (SD)
• Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Frame Rate: @ 1920 x 1080: 60 fps, 50 fps, 30 fps, 25 fps, 24 fps / @ 1280 x 720: 60 fps, 50 fps / @ 640 x 424: 30 fps, 25 fps
• Exposure Control: Auto / Manual
• Focus: Auto / Manual
• Audio Recording Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo
• Optional External Mic: With Video

Performance

• Continuous Shooting: Up to 5 fps
• Self Timer: 2 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 20 seconds
• Number of Shots: 1-9
• Interval Recording: Yes
• Connectivity: 1/8" Microphone, AV Output, HDMI C (Mini), USB 2.0
• Wi-Fi Capable: Yes

Power

• Battery: 1x EN-EL14a Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1230 mAh
• AC Power Adapter EH-5b (Optional)

Physical

• Dimensions (WxHxD): 4.9 x 3.9 x 3.0" / 125.0 x 98.0 x 76.0 mm
• Weight: 1.06 lb / 480 g body only

Kit Lens

• Focal Length: 18 - 55mm
• Comparable 35mm Focal Length: 27 - 82.5 mm
• Aperture Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6
• Minimum: f/22 - 36
• Angle of View: 76° - 28° 50'
• Minimum Focus Distance: 11.02" (28 cm)
• Magnification: 0.31x
• Elements/Groups: 11/8
• Autofocus: Yes
• Image Stabilization: Yes
• Filter Thread Front: 52 mm

Dimensions

• Approx. 2.34 x 2.60" (59.5 x 66 mm)

Weight 

• 6.88 oz (195 g)