D3300 vs D5300

Watevadog5 · Nov 28, 2015

Anyone have either? Going to get one for my girl, wondering if I will be using it for coral\fish shots as well.

oscarinw · Nov 28, 2015

Sensor wise, both are very similar so the quality of the pictures shouldn't be that different. The reasons why I would choose the 5300 over the 3300:

It has a swivel screen
It has GPS capabilities
It has built in WIFI
It has more auto focus points

As you see maybe (but only maybe) the last point is the only that has potential for better images but for macro shooting you shouldn't or maybe won't use autofocus anyways so there...

The secret for great tank pics is a great macro (Micro for Nikor) lens.
Happy reefing

Shep · Nov 29, 2015

I have the D3300 and its great for taking tank shots with, I am still learning so my shots are not the best but they are pretty good for a rookie. Also unless you and or your girl are really really into photography, I would save the $200-$300 more it would cost for the D5300 w/lens.

gidenski · Nov 29, 2015

5300, but in the end it's the glass that really matters IMHO. 5300 also has the same sensor as the current 7000 series, which is a bonus. I'm with the D750 and all N series glass, but that's likely overkill for most folks. https://www.instagram.com/bgreef/

Watevadog5 · Nov 29, 2015

Thank you guys

Watevadog5 · Nov 29, 2015

gidenski said:
5300, but in the end it's the glass that really matters IMHO. 5300 also has the same sensor as the current 7000 series, which is a bonus. I'm with the D750 and all N series glass, but that's likely overkill for most folks. https://www.instagram.com/bgreef/

Awesome pictures !