The Nikon D5300 is an upper entry-level DSLR that improves on the D5200 by removing the optical low-pass filter ( OLPF) from its 24MP CMOS sensor, and featuring true 60p HD video capability, and a slightly larger 3.2in side-articulated 1.0M-dot tilt/swivel LCD. The D5300 features a 39-point AF system, based around the same Multi-Cam 4800DX AF sensor that is used in the D7100, and the same 2016-pixel RGB metering sensor. The D5300 is Nikon’s first DSLR to feature built-in Wi-Fi and GPS.
Good for
Those looking for high-resolution image quality, photographers likely to upgrade from kit lens, enthusiast videographers and those who place a priority on connectivity.
Not so good for
Sports and action photographers, those who want direct access to shooting settings, those who want to shoot stills in live view.
Conclusion
The D5300 is a very good upper-entry-level DSLR with a high-resolution sensor and solid video features. It’s bigger than mirrorless competitors and it’s priced on the high end of its class, but it won’t let down a budding photographer, especially those who plan to upgrade from the kit lens to higher-quality optics.