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 Nikon D5300 |  Nikon D90 | |
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| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Image sensor format | DX | DX |
| Sensor size | 0.93 in | 0.93 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 25.0 Mpx | 13.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 24.0 Mpx | 12.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 px | 4288 x 2848 px |
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| ISO minimum | 100 | 200 |
| ISO maximum | 25600 | 6400 |
| Boosted ISO maximum | 25600 | 6400 |
| Maximum image resolution | 6000 x 4000 px | 4288 x 2848 px |
| White balance presets | 12 | 12 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes | yes |
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| Image stabilizer | no | no |
| Image stabilization type | No | No |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
| HDR | yes | no |
| AEB/HDR support | yes | yes |
| Nikon D5300 | Nikon D90 | |
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| Lens mount |
| Nikon F |
| Optical zoom | 3.1 x | 5.8 x |
| Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.5 x | 1.5 x |
| Maximum aperture | 2.8 | 3.5 |
| AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp | Lamp |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual | Auto/Manual |
| Contrast autofocus | yes | yes |
| Brightness adjustment | yes | yes |
| Autofocus in recording mode | yes | no |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Autofocus |
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| Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes | yes |
| Manual focus | yes | yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes | yes |
| Number of focus points | 39 | 11 |
| Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 39 | 11 |
| Image stabiliser | Lens based only | Lens based only |
| Filter diameter | 2.17 in | 2.64 in |
| Phase detection autofocus | yes | yes |
| Nikon D5300 | Nikon D90 | |
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| Screen size | 3.2 in | 3.0 in |
| Articulated LCD | yes | no |
| Screen technology | LCD TFT | LCD |
| Screen dots | 1037000 | 920000 |
| Touch screen | no | no |
| Field of view | 100.0 % | 100.0 % |
| Live view | yes | yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95.0 % | 96.0 % |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.82 x | 0.94 x |
| Diopter adjustment (D-D) | -1.7 - 1 | 2 - 1 |
| Eye relief | 0.71 in | 0.77 in |
| Separate info display | no | yes |
| Nikon D5300 | Nikon D90 | |
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| Camera shutter type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s | 30.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes | yes |
| Manual exposure mode | yes | yes |
| Number of exposures | 5 | 2 |
| Exposure compensation plus | 5 | 5 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -5 | -5 |
| Expousure compensation steps |
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| Auto exposure lock | yes | yes |
| AE EV steps |
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| Continuous shooting | yes | yes |
| Self-timer delay |
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| Histogram | yes | yes |
| AE frames | 3 |
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| WB Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| Subject / scene modes | yes | yes |
| Flash sync speed | 1/200s | 1/200s |
| Built-in flash | yes | yes |
| Flash range | 12 | 17 |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash connection | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| Flash metering system | i-TTL | i-TTL |
| External flash | yes | yes |
| Continuous drive | 5.0 fps | 4.5 fps |
| Scene modes |
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| Self-timer | yes | yes |
| Metering modes |
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| Manual settings | yes | yes |
| Self-timer options |
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| Speed (JPEG) | 5.0 fps | 4.5 fps |
| Speed (RAW) | 5.0 fps | 4.5 fps |
| Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 0.5±EV | 0.3 - 2.0±EV |
| Nikon D5300 | Nikon D90 | |
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| Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px | 1280 x 720 px |
| Video recording | yes | yes |
| Recording resolutions |
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| HD type | Full HD | HD |
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| Analog signal format system |
| NTSC |
| Camera playback |
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| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 60.0 fps | 24.0 fps |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 60.0 fps | 24.0 fps |
| Nikon D5300 | Nikon D90 | |
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| Built-in microphone | yes | no |
| Microphone type | Stereo | Mono |
| Voice recording | yes | yes |
| Audio system | Stereo | Mono |
| Nikon D5300 | Nikon D90 | |
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| Body type | SLR | SLR |
| Body material | Plastic |
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| Colour of product |
| Black |
| Anti-dust system | yes | yes |
| Environmentally sealed | no | no |
| Nikon D5300 | Nikon D90 | |
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| Weight | 16.93 oz | 21.87 oz |
| Width | 4.92 in | 5.2 in |
| Height | 3.86 in | 4.06 in |
| Depth | 2.99 in | 3.03 in |
| Nikon D5300 | Nikon D90 | |
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| Compatible memory cards |
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| Maximum memory card size | 64.0 GB | 32.0 GB |
| Memory slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage types |
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| Nikon D5300 | Nikon D90 | |
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| Power source type | Battery | Battery |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 600 | 850 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 1230.0 mAh | 1410.0 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.2 V | 7.4 V |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 | 1 |
| AC adapter included | Y | yes |
| Nikon D5300 | Nikon D90 | |
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| HDMI | yes | yes |
| HDMI connector type | Mini | Mini |
| USB version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Remote control | yes | yes |
| PictBridge | yes | yes |
| NFC | no | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes | no |
| Firewire | no | no |
| Nikon D5300 | Nikon D90 | |
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| Timelapse recording | yes | yes |
| GPS | yes | no |
| Orientation sensor | yes | yes |
| Calendar | yes | yes |
| Energy Star certified | no | no |
| Languages support |
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| Tripod mounting supported | yes | yes |
| Image editing modes |
| Trimming |
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