Best Rated Nikon DSLR Cameras (2020) | Comparison and Reviews
January 2, 2020 by SmartReview
Filed under Digital SLR
Best Rated Nikon Digital DSLRs – This is a roundup of the Top-Rated Nikon Digital SLRs and a comparison of features. Nikon digital SLRs have dropped dramatically over the last several years, while features and capabilities have increased. The SLRs are grouped under $1000 and over $1000. Nikon’s Expeed 4 Processor is 30% faster than the previous generation. Also new for is the Full HD 60p high framerate (60 frames/second) for the video on the latest models. Below is a comparison of Nikon DSLRs along with the key features and reviews for each model. Nikon DSLRs come with either a Full Frame imager, or a cropped DX imager. The latest Nikon SLRs all now have Full HD video video modes, and select Nikon SLRs have 4K Ultra HD video modes.
| Nikon D5500 DSLR Camera | Nikon D3300 DSLR Camera | Nikon D5300 DSLR Camera | Nikon D7500 DSLR 4K Camera |
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| DX Imager 24.2 Megapixels Full HD Video ISO 100-12800 39 Autofocus Points 3.2-inch TFT LCD with 1,037,000 dots Touchscreen Built-in flash 30 – 1/4000 sec Burst Mode: 5.0 fps 4.9″ x 3.9″ x 3.0″ EXPEED 4 processor External Mic Jack Video Resolution: 1080p @ 24, 30, 60p – – – Full Time Autofocus Built-in WiFi | DX Imager 24.2 Megapixels Full HD Video ISO 100-12800 11 Autofocus Points 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 921,000 pixels – – – Built-in flash 30 – 1/4000 sec Burst Mode: 4.0 fps 4.9″ x 3.9″ x 3.0″ EXPEED 4 processor External Mic Jack Video Resolution: 1080p @ 24, 30, 60p – – – Full Time Autofocus Optional WiFi | DX Imager 24.2 Megapixels Full HD Video ISO 100-12800 39 Autofocus Points 3.2-inch TFT LCD with 1,037,000 dots – – – Built-in flash 30 – 1/4000 sec Burst Mode: 5.0 fps 4.9″ x 3.9″ x 3.0″ EXPEED 4 processor External Mic Jack Video Resolution: 1080p @ 24, 30, 60p – – – Full Time Autofocus Built-in WiFi | DX Imager 20.9 Megapixels 4K Ultra HD Video ISO 100-51,200 51 AF focus points 3.2-inch TFT LCD with 922,000 dots Touchscreen Built-in Flash 30 – 1/8000 sec Burst Mode: 8.0 fps 5.3″ x 4.1″ x 2.9″ EXPEED 5 processor External Mic Jack Video Resolution: 1080p @ 24, 30, 60p 4K UHD @ 24, 30p Full Time Autofocus Built-in WiFi Headphone Jack Latest Model |
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Comparison & Reviews
| Nikon D7100 Digital SLR | Nikon D750 FX-format DSLR Camera | Nikon D850 FX-format 4K DSLR Camera | Nikon D5 FX-format 4K DSLR Camera |
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| DX Imager 24.1 Megapixels Full HD Video Native ISO 100-6400 EXP ISO 25,600 51 AF focus points 3.2-inch TFT LCD with 1,229,000 dots Built-in Flash 30 – 1/8000 sec Burst Mode: 6.0 fps 5.3″ x 4.2″ x 3.0″ Movie Resolution: 1080p @ 24,30p EXPEED 3 processor External Mic Jack | Full Frame 24.3 Megapixels Full HD Video Native ISO 100-12800 EXP ISO 51,200 51 AF focus points 3.2-inch TFT LCD with 1,229,000 dots – – – no built-in flash 30 – 1/4000 sec Exposure Durability 150,000 Burst Mode: 6.5 fps 5.6″ x 4.5″ x 3.1″ EXSPEED 4 Processor Video resolution: 1080p @ 24, 30p – – – – – – External Mic Jack Headphone Jack Manual Audio Level Built-in Wifi | Full Frame 45.7 Megapixels 4K Ultra HD Video Native ISO 64-25600 EXP ISO 102,400 153 AF focus points 3.2-inch TFT LCD with 2,360,000 dots Touch Screen no built-in flash 30 – 1/8000 sec Exposure Durability 200,000 Burst Mode: 7.0 fps 5.7″ x 4.9″ x 3.1″ EXSPEED 5 Processor Video resolution: 1080p @ 24, 30, 60, 120p. 4K UHD @ 24, 30p External Mic Jack Headphone Jack Manual Audio Level Built-in WiFi HDMI uncompressed 8K Time Lapse Latest Model | Full Frame 20.8 Megapixels 4K Ultra HD Video Native ISO 100-102400 EXP ISO 50-328000 153 AF focus points 3.2-inch TFT LCD 2,360,000 dots Touch Screen no built-in flash 30 – 1/8000 sec Exposure Durability 400,000 Burst Mode: 12 fps 6.3″ x 6.2″ x 3.6″ EXPEED 5 processor Video resolution: 1080p @ 24, 30, 60p. – – – 4K UHD @ 24, 30p External Mic Jack Headphone Jack Manual Audio Level Built-in WiFi HDMI uncompressed 1000 Base-T Gigabit XQD Memory Card Latest Model |
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| Glossary of Terms |
| Full Frame Imager = This means that the imaging sensor is the same size as 35mm film. 35mm lenses will operate on these DSLRs with the same focal lengths as they do on 35mm film cameras. APS-C Imager = This imager is smaller than a Full Frame imager. Lenses used on SLRs with APS-C imagers have a focal length about 1.6x that of full frame imagers. This means that the telephoto end of the lens will be greater. Nikon uses the terminology DX Imager for this size imager. New digital lenses have been developed for these type of SLRs. DX Imager = This imager is smaller than a Full Frame imager. Lenses used on SLRs with DX imagers have a focal length about 1.6x that of full frame imagers. This means that the telephoto end of the lens will be greater. Nikon uses the terminology DX Imager for this size imager. New digital lenses have been developed for these type of SLRs. The DX imager is approximately the same size as the APS-C imager. AF Points = More expensive cameras have more AF points than lower end cameras. The more AF points, the better the focusing system. Nikon Cameras range from 11 to 53 AF points. ISO = This refers to how sensitive the image sensor is to the amount of light present. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive the image sensor and ability to take pictures in low-light situations. XQD Memory Card = The Nikon D5 utilizes the XQD memory card, which have extremely high read and write speeds, far exceeding SD type cards. They also are more expensive. |
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