Reasons to choose X-T10
Released in 2015, X-T10 has about 368 mm² of sensor area, 16.3 MP effective resolution, and a 381 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm X-T10
vs Nikon D5300
VS
Sensor area
368 mm²
X-T10367 mm²
D5300- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0.4%
The X-T10 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
X-T10MetricD5300
16.3 MPEffective pixels24.2 MP
23.6 × 15.6Sensor23.5 × 15.6
4.75 µmPixel pitch3.89 µm
22.59 µm²Pixel area15.15 µm²
4.43 MP/cm²Pixel density6.6 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
381 gWeight530 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)StorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
NP-W126 Li-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion EN-EL14a rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The X-T10 has the larger sensor area. The X-T10 has the lighter body. The D5300 has the higher effective resolution. The X-T10 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D5300
Released in 2013, D5300 has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 24.2 MP effective resolution, and a 530 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.