Please help, Nikon 5200 or 3300?
Jun 20, 2015 13:29:58 #
Been asked which should he get by a friend; the Nikon 5200 or newer 3300. I have not kept up with the technology for some time so would like input from those in the know.
Jun 20, 2015 14:00:07 #
Depends on what your needs are. You should read the specs to see the differences are. I like the 5200, but you might not need it.
Jun 20, 2015 14:05:19 #
charles brown wrote:
Been asked which should he get by a friend; the Nikon 5200 or newer 3300. I have not kept up with the technology for some time so would like input from those in the know.
Basically the same camera actually. The D3300 adds "Guide" mode which is like having a condensed user manual in the camera itself. The D5200 had the flip screen on back which many people find useful. The price of a used D5200 and a new D3300 is pretty much the same also.
Jun 20, 2015 14:07:55 #
Jun 20, 2015 14:20:04 #
The 3000 series is for the entry level photographers. The 5000 series are considered an upgrade. I think the only difference is in the controls. Mtshooter knows what he is talking about.
Jun 20, 2015 14:23:21 #
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charles brown wrote:
Thanks mtshooter and topcat. Will pass info on to friend.
Why not invite your friend to join UHH?
Jun 20, 2015 15:07:41 #
Jun 20, 2015 17:45:09 #
I evaluated several Nikon camera models, and selected the lightweight, 24Mp, D5200 for daily use in field macro-photography. I am quite pleased with results, which you can see in my Flickr page, lower left this post.
Jun 20, 2015 18:43:17 #
charles brown wrote:
Been asked which should he get by a friend; the Nikon 5200 or newer 3300. I have not kept up with the technology for some time so would like input from those in the know.
Was it Linus?
<Bazinga!>
Jun 21, 2015 05:22:01 #
I was in the same dilemma and bought the 3300 refurb. I do like the articulating screen of the 5300. Price was my biggest motivator.
Jun 21, 2015 08:50:54 #
The only thing that bothers me about the entry level D3xxx and D5xxx cameras is that they have a pentamirror viewfinder. If you go up to the D7xxx series cameras you get a pentaprism viewfinder. Having the glass prism is much superior. You get a larger and slightly brighter view when using the viewfinder.
Jun 21, 2015 09:58:53 #
charles brown wrote:
Been asked which should he get by a friend; the Nikon 5200 or newer 3300. I have not kept up with the technology for some time so would like input from those in the know.
Niether. Tell him to look at the 5500.
Jun 21, 2015 10:05:27 #
CO wrote:
The only thing that bothers me about the entry level D3xxx and D5xxx cameras is that they have a pentamirror viewfinder. If you go up to the D7xxx series cameras you get a pentaprism viewfinder. Having the glass prism is much superior. You get a larger and slightly brighter view when using the viewfinder.
And you pay the price in a camera that is almost twice as heavy, considerably larger and a lot more expensive, and the IQ is no different. I find the viewfinder on the 5500 quite adequate for what it does - lets you see the subject and frame the photo.
Jun 21, 2015 11:31:04 #
CatMarley wrote:
And you pay the price in a camera that is almost twice as heavy, considerably larger and a lot more expensive, and the IQ is no different. I find the viewfinder on the 5500 quite adequate for what it does - lets you see the subject and frame the photo.
I tried holding both the 7200 and the 5500 and the 5500 is as you say, plus it is a good fit in my hands. If/when I upgrade it will most likely be the 5500 for me for the reasons you stated.
Jun 21, 2015 11:56:01 #
CatMarley wrote:
And you pay the price in a camera that is almost twice as heavy, considerably larger and a lot more expensive, and the IQ is no different. I find the viewfinder on the 5500 quite adequate for what it does - lets you see the subject and frame the photo.
Good the hear this... I too have been looking at the 5500 since my wife decided to 'takeover' my P510 which was my P&S camera... Have a 7100 and have decided with all the lenses I have for it I might as well get a DSLR as a 2nd camera. And I like how light the 5500 is. Anything you don't like about the 5500?
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