In depth comparison and review of Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm and Sony Alpha7s ILCE-7S. 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 | Sony Alpha7s ILCE-7S |
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| Product Type | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system |
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| Lens Included | AF-S VR DX 18-55mm lens | Body only |
| Height | 9.8 cm | 9.44 cm |
| Width | 12.5 cm | 12.69 cm |
| Depth | 7.6 cm | 4.82 cm |
| Weight | 480 g | 446 g |
| Body Material | Carbon fibre reinforced plastic | Magnesium alloy |
| Enclosure Colour | Black | Red | Grey | Black |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | - |
| Navigation | GPS receiver, A-GPS receiver | - |
| SENSOR | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Sony Alpha7s ILCE-7S |
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| Sensor Resolution | 24.2 Megapixel | 12.2 Megapixel |
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| Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | Exmor CMOS |
| Total Pixels | 24,780,000 pixels | 12,400,000 pixels |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 24,200,000 pixels | 12,200,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | Full Frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) |
| Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 60 fps |
| Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor Features | Self Cleaning Sensor Unit, OLPF-less architecture | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating |
| Image Stabiliser | Optical | - |
| Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | - |
| PROCESSOR | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Sony Alpha7s ILCE-7S |
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| Image Processor | EXPEED 4 | BIONZ X |
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| LENS | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Sony Alpha7s ILCE-7S |
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| Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G ED II Nikon AF-S DX | - |
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| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 27 - 82.5mm | - |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
| Min Focus Distance | 28 cm | - |
| Max View Angle | 76 degree(s) | - |
| Zoom Adjustment | Manual | - |
| Lens Construction | 5 groups / 7 elements | - |
| Filter Size | 52 mm | - |
| Lens Mounting Type | Nikon F | Sony E-mount |
| Features | Full-time manual focusing, ED glass, Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens | - |
| FOCUSING | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Sony Alpha7s ILCE-7S |
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| Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast detection |
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| Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 39 | 25 |
| AE/AF Control | 3D-tracking AF, Auto-area AF, Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | - |
| Face Detection | Face-priority AF function | - |
| VIEWFINDER | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Sony Alpha7s ILCE-7S |
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| Viewfinder Type | Optical - eye-level pentamirror | Electronic - OLED |
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| Viewfinder Colour Support | - | Colour |
| Viewfinder Diagonal Size | - | 0.5" |
| Viewfinder Resolution | - | 2,359,296 pixels |
| Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.82x | 0.71x |
| Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -1.7 to +1.0 | -4 to +3 |
| Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | - |
| Features | - | Viewfinder brightness control |
| EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Sony Alpha7s ILCE-7S |
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| ISO (Max) | 25600 | 409600 |
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| Extended ISO (Max) | - | 409600 |
| Extended ISO (Min) | - | 50 |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO auto, ISO 25600, ISO 100-12800 | ISO 50, ISO 100-409600 |
| Exposure Metering | Centre-weighted, 3D colour matrix II, colour matrix II, spot (2.5%) | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
| Exposure Metering Zones | - | 1200 |
| Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
| Bracketing Modes | - | Dynamic Range Bracketing |
| 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 | - |
| 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 | - |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade | Incandescent, cloudy, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), Underwater, 2500K - 9900K, fluorescent light (daylight colour), fluorescent light (daylight white) |
| Shutter Type | - | Mechanical electronically-controlled |
| 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 | - |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | 3 or 5 steps |
| White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| X-sync Speed | 1/200sec | - |
| Exposure Range | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) | EV -3-20 (ISO 100) |
| DISPLAY | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Sony Alpha7s ILCE-7S |
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| Type | 3.2" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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| Display Format | 1,037,000 pixels | 921,600 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Rotating | Folding |
| Display Features | Colour control, display brightness control | Display brightness control |
| FLASH | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Sony Alpha7s ILCE-7S |
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| Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | - |
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| Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 13 | - |
| Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | - |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | - |
| Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control | - |
| VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Sony Alpha7s ILCE-7S |
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| Digital Video Format | H.264, MOV | AVCHD, H.264, XAVC S |
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| Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Surround Sound | - | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Features | Sensitivity control | - |
| MEMORY | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Sony Alpha7s ILCE-7S |
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| Memory Card Slot | SD card | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, 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, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo |
| Image Storage | 6000 x 4000 4496 x 3000 2992 x 2000 |
JPEG 4240 x 2832 JPEG 2768 x 1848 JPEG 2128 x 1416 JPEG 1376 x 920 JPEG 4240 x 2384 JPEG 2768 x 1560 JPEG 2128 x 1200 JPEG 1376 x 776 |
| 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 |
XAVC S - 1920 x 1080 - 50Mbps XAVC S - 1280 x 720 - 50Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 17Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 12Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 3Mbps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Sony Alpha7s ILCE-7S |
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| Battery Type | Nikon EN-EL14a Lithium Ion | Sony NP-FW50 Lithium Ion |
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| Details | Nikon EN-EL14a Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Sony NP-FW50 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1080 mAh (included) |
| Battery Life | Photo shooting - 600 shots | Photo shooting - 360 shots |
| CONNECTIONS | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Sony Alpha7s ILCE-7S |
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| Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN, NFC (Near Field Communication) |
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| Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view | - |
| Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Direct print, 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 Composite video/audio output Microphone Headphones |
| FEATURES | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Sony Alpha7s ILCE-7S |
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| Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec, 20sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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| Continuous Shooting Speed | 5 frames per second | 2.5 frames per second, 5 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 | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, histogram display, Sweep Panorama technology, Dynamic Range Optimizer, peripheral illumination correction, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), high-speed recording, Superior Auto mode, BRAVIA Sync function, PhotoTV HD, distortion correction function, Clean HDMI output for 4K movies |
| OTHERS | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm | Sony Alpha7s ILCE-7S |
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| Included Accessories | Eyepiece cover, battery charger, body cap, neck strap, USB cable, eyecup, shoe cap, audio / video cable | Body cap, shoulder strap, additional battery, micro-USB cable, 2 battery chargers, 2 battery packs |
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| Software | Nikon ViewNX 2 | Sony PlayMemories Home, Sony Image Data Converter 4.0 |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years |
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