Nikon D5300 24.2MP DSLR Camera vs Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark 2 12.8MP Digital Camera comparison

Compare Nikon D5300 24.2MP DSLR Camera
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key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels24.2 MP12.8 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Display TypeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Display Size3.2 inch3 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
TouchscreenNo-
general
BrandNikonCanon
ModelD5300 24.2MP DSLR CameraPowerShot G1 X Mark 2 12.8MP Digital Camera
Model NameD5300PowerShot G1 X Mark 2
Model NumberD5300G1X Mark 2
ColorBlackBlack & Orange
SLR VariantBody With Dual Lens Af-P Dx Nikkor 18 - 55 Mm F/3.5 - 5.6G Vr + Af-P Dx Nikkor 70 - 300 Mm F/4.5 - 6.3G Ed Vr 16 Gb Sd Card + Camera Bag-
TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels24.2 MP12.8 MP
Tripod SocketYes-
Dimensions(WxHxD)125 x 98 x 76 mm6.6 x 11.6 x 7.4 cm
Weight530 GM-
Face DetectionYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Accessory ShoeISO 518 Hot-shoe with Sync, Data Contacts and Safety LockHot Shoe
Series-PowerShot
Wide Angle-Yes
Ports-Mobile Device Connect Button, NFC Compatibility
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Sensor Size23.5 x 15.6 mm-
ISO RatingISO 100 - 12800-
Other Sensor FeaturesISO 100 - 12800 in Steps of 1/3 EV, Can also be Set to 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV ISO 25600 Equivalent above ISO 12800ISO Speed Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index Auto ISO 100 - 12800, 1/3 Step Increments
Maximum ISO-12800 ISO
Sensor Technology-CMOS
lens features
Lens TypeSingle-lens, Interchangeable Lens-
Lens MountNikon F Mount with AF Contacts-
Focal Length18 - 55 mm, 70 - 300 mm12.5 W - 62.5 T mm 35 mm Film Equivalent 24 W - 120 T mm
Compatible LensNikkor Lens-
Manual FocusYesYes
Dust ReductionYes-
Other Lens FeaturesLens Aperture Instant Return, Electronically Controlled, Compatible Lenses Autofocus is Available with AF-S and AF-I Lenses, Autofocus is not Available with Other Type G and D Lenses, AF Lenses IX NIKKOR and Lenses for the F3AF are Not Supported and AI-P Lenses, Non-CPU Lenses can be Used in Mode MAperture Type Iris Diaphragm, F2 - F16 W, F3.9 - F16 T
Optical Zoom-5x
Aperture Range-F2 - F3.9
viewfinder features
View FinderYes-
View Finder TypeEye-level Pentamirror Single-lens Reflex Viewfinder-
Viewfinder Magnification0.82x 50 mm f/1.4 Lens at Infinity, -1.0 m-1-
Viewpoint Dioptric AdjustmentDiopter Adjustment -1.7 to +1.0 m-1-
Viewfinder Eye Point18 mm-
Other Viewfinder FeaturesViewfinder Frame Coverage 95% Horizontal and 95% Vertical-
focus features
Focus RangeDetection Range -1 to +19 EV ISO 100, 20°CFocusing Range 5 cm 2.0 inch - Infinity W, 85 cm 2.8 ft - Infinity T
Auto FocusYesYes
Focus Points39 or 11 Focus Points-
White BalancingAuto, Incandescent, Fluorescent 7 Types, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual, All Except Preset Manual with Fine-tuning-
Other Focus FeaturesAutofocus Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX Autofocus Sensor Module, AF-assist Illuminator Range 0.5 - 3 m, 39 Focus Points Including 9 Cross-type Sensor, AF-area Mode Single-point AF, 9-, 21- or 39- Point Dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, Auto-area AF, Focus Lock Focus can be Locked by Pressing Shutter-release Button Halfway Single-servo AF or by Pressing AE-L/AF-L ButtonControl System Autofocus Continuous, Servo AF, Manual Focus, AF Frame Face AiAF, 1-point, Touch AF is Available
Focus Mode-Auto / Manual
Metering Modes-Evaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot
exposure features
Exposure ModeManual, Automatic-
Exposure Compensation1/3 EV Steps +/- 5.0 EV In P, S, A and M Modes-
Other Exposure FeaturesSpecial Effects Modes Night Vision, Color Sketch, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key, HDR Painting, Exposure Lock Luminosity Locked at Detected Value with AE-L/AF-L Button-
Spot Meter-Yes
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled Vertical-travel Focal-plane Shutter-
Shutter Speed1/4000 secShutter Speed 15 - 1/4000 sec in Tv Mode, 250 - 1/4000 sec in M Mode
Release ModesSingle Frame, Continuous L, Continuous H, Quiet Shutter Release, Self-timer, Delayed Remote, ML-L3, Quick-response Remote, ML-L3, Interval Timer Photography Supported-
Self-timerYes-
Continuous ShotsYes, 3 fps Continuous L, 5 fps Continuous H, JPEG and 12-bit NEF / RAW or 4 fps 14-bit NEF / RAW5.2 Shots/sec
Other Shutter FeaturesX=1/200 sec Synchronizes with Shutter at 1/200 s or Slower-
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
External FlashYesYes
Flash ModesAuto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction, Auto Slow Sync, Auto Slow Sync with Red-eye Reduction, Fill-flash, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync with Red-eye Reduction, Rear-curtain with Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Sync, OffAuto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Flash Compensation1/3 EV, 1/2 EV Increments in -3 to 1 EV-
Other Flash FeaturesBuilt-in Flash Auto, Portrait, Child, Close-up, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Color Sketch, Toy Camera Effect Auto Flash with Auto Pop-up P, S, A, M, Food Manual Pop-up with Button Release, Flash-ready Indicator Lights when Built-in Flash or Optional Flash Unit is Fully Charged, Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS Advanced Wireless Lighting Supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 or SB-700 as a Master Flash or SU-800 as Commander, Flash Color Information Communication Supported with All CLS-compatible Flash UnitsNumber of Shots Eco Mode 300 Images CIPA Compliant, Dimensions CIPA Compliant 116.3 x 74.0 x 66.2 mm, Eco Mode
image features
Image FormatNEF RAW 12- or 14 bit, Compressed JPEG Baseline Compliant, Compression NEF RAW+JPEG-
Red Eye ReductionYes-
Aspect Ratio-32, 43
Gross Pixel-13.1 MP
Image Stabilizer-Yes
Image Processor-DIGIC 6 Image Processor
display features
Display TypeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Display Size3.2 inch3 inch
Display Resolution1036800 dots1,040,000 dots
Touch ScreenNo-
Other Display FeaturesEffective Angle of View Nikon DX Format, Focal Length Equivalent to 1.5x that of Lenses with FX Format Angle of View, Monitor 100% Frame Coverage and Brightness Adjustment, Playback Full-frame and Thumbnail 4, 12 or 80 Images or Calendar Playback with Playback Zoom, Movie Playback, Photo and/or Movie Slide Shows, Histogram Display, Highlights, Auto Image Rotation, Picture Rating and Image Comment Upto 36 Characters, Vari-angle TFT Monitor with 170° Viewing Angle, Image Resolution Display 1,036,800 dotsLCD Monitor Features Touch Screen Panel Capacitive Type, Tilt Type
LCD Display-TFT LCD
LCD Display Image Resolution-1040000 dots
LCD Display Video Resolution-1920 x 1080
connectivity features
WifiYes-
Wireless Connectivity-Yes
storage and power features
Batteries IncludedYes-
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Number of Batteries1-
Battery Life-240 hours
audio and video features
MicrophoneBuilt-in Stereo Microphone-
Audio FeaturesAudio Format Linear PCM, Audio Recording Device Built-in or External Stereo Microphone, Sensitivity Adjustable-
Video Resolution1920 x 1080-
Video QualityFull HD-
Video FormatMOV, H.264 / MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding-
Video FeaturesVideo Output NTSC, PALMovies Recording Pixels 1920 x 1080 iFrame Movie, 1280 x 720 Digest Movie, 1280 x 720 / 640 x 480 Miniature Effect, 1920 x 1080 / 1280 x 720 / 640 x 480 Other than the Above, Frame Rate 30 fps
modes and functions features
HD SupportYesYes
Shooting ModesAuto Modes Auto Auto Flash Off, Programmed Auto with Flexible Program, Shutter-priority Auto, Aperture-priority Auto, Manual, Scene Modes, Special EffectsC1, C2, M, AV, TV, P, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Creative Shot, SCN, Creative Filters, Movie, Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks, High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Standard, iFrame Movie, Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer, Star Portrait, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-lapse Movie, Shooting Movies is Possible with the Movie Button
Scene ModesPortrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Pet Portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn Colors, Food-
Macro Mode-5 - 50 cm W 2.0 inch - 1.6 ft W

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