Nikon D5300
Score: 81/100
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Score: 57/100Rankings
The Nikon D5300 is a 24.2 MP APS-C DSLR aimed at advanced beginners, offering a vari-angle LCD, built-in Wi-Fi/GPS, and solid full-HD video. It balances high resolution and connectivity with a modest AF system and no in-body stabilization.
The Canon EOS Rebel T7 is an entry-level APS-C DSLR with a 24.1 MP sensor, Full HD video, and built-in Wi-Fi/NFC. It offers solid image quality and beginner-friendly features but is hampered by an older processor and modest burst performance.
| Attribute | Nikon D5300 | |
|---|---|---|
24.2 MPbest | 24.1 MP | |
5 fpsbest | 3 fps | |
25,600best | 12,800 | |
600 shotsbest | 500 shots | |
39best | 9 | |
95 %best | 95 %best | |
3.2 inbest | 3 in | |
0.82 xbest | 0.8 x |
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| Attribute | Nikon D5300 | |
|---|---|---|
Sensor & Image(3) | ||
Sensor Size | DX (APS-C) | APS-C |
Effective Megapixels (MP) | 24.2 MP | 24.1 MP |
Maximum ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (shots) (shots) | 600 shots | 500 shots |
Autofocus(1) | ||
AF Points | 39 | 9 |
Performance(1) | ||
Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) | 5 fps | 3 fps |
Video(1) | ||
Video Resolution | 1080p | 1080p Full HD |
Viewfinder(1) | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (x) | 0.82 x | 0.8 x |
Display(2) | ||
LCD Size (in) | 3.2 in | 3.0 in |
LCD Resolution (dots) | 1037000 dots | 920000 dots |
Lens & Mount(1) | ||
Lens Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF, EF‑S |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 0.25 years |
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Professional reviewers praised the D5300 for its sharp, high-resolution sensor, versatile articulated screen and the convenience of integrated Wi-Fi and GPS, noting it delivers strong overall performance for its price tier.
Professional reviewers acknowledge the T7's solid image quality and beginner-friendly features like the on-screen guide and Wi-Fi, but criticize its dated processor, sluggish Live View AF, lack of 4K video, and missing modern conveniences, noting that it falls behind rivals such as the Nikon D3400 and Sony a6000.
Everyday users appreciate the camera's ease of use, decent daylight image quality, lightweight design, and reliable Wi-Fi sharing, but repeatedly complain about the slow Live View autofocus, absence of a touch screen, limited low-light performance, and the restrictive video capabilities.
