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.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D5300
vs Nikon D5500
VS
Sensor area
367 mm²
D5300367 mm²
D5500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D5300 and D5500 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D5300MetricD5500
24.2 MPEffective pixels24.2 MP
23.5 × 15.6Sensor23.5 × 15.6
3.89 µmPixel pitch3.89 µm
15.15 µm²Pixel area15.15 µm²
6.6 MP/cm²Pixel density6.6 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
530 gWeight420 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion EN-EL14a rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryEN-EL14a / EN-EL14
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 D5300 and D5500 have the same sensor area. The D5500 has the lighter body. The D5300 and D5500 have the same effective resolution. The D5500 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D5500
Released in 2015, D5500 has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 24.2 MP effective resolution, and a 420 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.