In depth comparison and review of Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm and Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Product Type | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording |
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Lens Included | AF-S VR DX 18-55mm lens | AF-S DX 18-105mm VR lens |
Height | 9.8 cm | 10.65 cm |
Width | 12.5 cm | 13.55 cm |
Depth | 7.6 cm | 7.6 cm |
Weight | 480 g | 675 g |
Body Material | Carbon fibre reinforced plastic | Magnesium alloy |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Red | Grey | - |
Protection | - | Splashproof, dust-resistant |
Optical Zoom | 3x | 5.8x |
Navigation | GPS receiver, A-GPS receiver | - |
SENSOR | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Sensor Resolution | 24.2 Megapixel | 24.1 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 24,780,000 pixels | 24,710,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 24,200,000 pixels | 24,100,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Self Cleaning Sensor Unit, OLPF-less architecture | Self Cleaning Sensor Unit |
Image Stabiliser | Optical | Optical |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | - |
Sensors | - | Digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Image Processor | EXPEED 4 | EXPEED 3 |
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LENS | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G ED II Nikon AF-S DX | Zoom lens - 5.8x zoom - 18 - 105 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX ED VR |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 27 - 82.5mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | 28 cm | 45 cm |
Max View Angle | 76 degree(s) | 76 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | Manual |
Lens Construction | 5 groups / 7 elements | 11 groups / 15 elements |
Filter Size | 52 mm | 67 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Features | Full-time manual focusing, ED glass, Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens | ED glass, Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction) |
FOCUSING | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 39 | 51 |
AE/AF Control | 3D-tracking AF, Auto-area AF, Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | Dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking AF, Auto-area AF, Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF |
Face Detection | Face-priority AF function | Face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Viewfinder Type | Optical - eye-level pentamirror | Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism |
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Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 95% | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.82x | 0.94x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -1.7 to +1.0 | -2 to +1 |
Viewfinder Frames | - | Autofocus frame |
Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 25600 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO auto, ISO 25600, ISO 100-12800 | ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600, ISO 100-6400 |
Exposure Metering | Centre-weighted, 3D colour matrix II, colour matrix II, spot (2.5%) | Centre-weighted, 3D colour matrix II, colour matrix II, spot (2.5%) |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash |
Shooting Programs | Autumn colour, landscape, portrait mode, close-up, party/indoor, beach/snow, night portrait, Children, food, night landscape, dawn/dusk, sports mode, sunset, candle, blossom, pet portrait | Autumn colour, landscape, portrait mode, close-up, party/indoor, beach/snow, night portrait, PET, Children, food, night landscape, dawn/dusk, sports mode, sunset, candle, blossom |
Special Effects | Neutral, Vivid, fisheye, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, Toy camera, Silhouette, Colour sketch, Colour outline, Perspective Control, Selective Colour, High Key, Night Vision, Low Key, HDR Painting, Image Overlay, Quick retouch | Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, HDR, Silhouette, Colour sketch, Colour outline, Perspective Control, Selective Colour, High Key, Night Vision, Low Key, Image Overlay, Quick retouch |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade, 2500K - 10000K |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | 5 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/200sec | 1/250sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Type | 3.2" LCD display | 3.2" LCD display |
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Display Format | 1,037,000 pixels | 1,228,800 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Rotating | Built-in |
Display Features | Colour control, display brightness control | Display brightness control |
FLASH | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 13 | 12 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, FP flash (high-speed synchro), rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Digital Video Format | H.264, MOV | H.264, MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | Sensitivity control | Sensitivity control |
MEMORY | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | Dual SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Memory Card | - | 8 GB SDHC |
Image Storage | 6000 x 4000 4496 x 3000 2992 x 2000 |
6000 x 4000 - DX format 6000 x 3368 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) 4800 x 3200 - 1.3x crop 4800 x 2696 - 1.3x crop in movie live view mode (16:9) 4494 x 3000 - DX format 4496 x 2528 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) 3600 x 2400 - 1.3x crop 3600 x 2024 - 1.3x crop in movie live view mode (16:9) 2992 x 2000 - DX format 2992 x 1680 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) 2400 x 1600 - 1.3x crop 2400 x 1344 - 1.3x crop in movie live view mode (16:9) |
Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps H.264 - 640 x 424 - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 424 - 25 fps |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Battery Type | Nikon EN-EL14a Lithium Ion | Nikon EN-EL15 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Nikon EN-EL14a Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Nikon EN-EL15 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 600 shots | Photo shooting - 950 shots |
CONNECTIONS | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g | HDMI, USB 2.0 |
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Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view | Wi-Fi ready |
Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output Composite video/audio output Microphone |
USB 2.0 HDMI output Remote control Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
FEATURES | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec, 20sec | 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec, 20sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 5 frames per second | 6 frames per second, 7 frames per second |
Additional Features | Digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, in-camera film editing, Active D-Lighting technology, Scene Recognition System (SRS), in-camera RAW processing, automatic display brightness adjustment, HDR image enhancement technology, Live View Scene Auto Selector, distortion control, perspective control, no anti-aliasing filter, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, Active D-Lighting bracketing | Date/time stamp, depth-of-field preview button, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, GPS ready, in-camera red-eye fix, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, in-camera film editing, Active D-Lighting technology, Dust Delete Data system, Scene Recognition System (SRS), automatic display brightness adjustment, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), Eye-Fi Card Ready, High ISO NR, no anti-aliasing filter, noise reduction over long exposures, Lens Distortion Correction |
OTHERS | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR |
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Included Accessories | Eyepiece cover, battery charger, body cap, neck strap, USB cable, eyecup, shoe cap, audio / video cable | Eyepiece cover, lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, USB cable, eyecup, shoe cap |
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Software | Nikon ViewNX 2 | Drivers & Utilities, Nikon ViewNX 2 |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |