Nikon D5300
Score: 81/100
Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera
Score: 79/100Rankings
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 a solid entry-level DSLR with a high-resolution sensor, good battery life and built-in Wi-Fi, but it lacks modern features like 4K video, a touch screen and fast burst shooting.
| Attribute | Nikon D5300 | |
|---|---|---|
24.2 MPbest | 24.1 MP | |
5 fpsbest | 3 fps | |
25,600best | 12,800 | |
600 shotsbest | 600 shotsbest | |
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 |
Autofocus(1) | ||
AF Points | 39 | 9 |
Performance(1) | ||
Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) | 5 fps | 3 fps |
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 |
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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.
Tom's Guide calls the T7 a solid, affordable entry-level DSLR that delivers good picture quality but notes the lack of a touch screen, 4K video and relatively slow continuous shooting.
Everyday users praise its ease of use, sharp image quality and value, while complaining about the LCD visibility in bright light, finicky Wi-Fi and the plastic build.
“The Feature Guide and Creative Auto mode really helped me learn the camera settings.”
“The LCD is hard to see in bright sunlight and the Wi-Fi connectivity can be finicky.”
