Upgrade Guide

Nikon D5300→Nikon D750

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

D5300
You own
Nikon
D5300
£195
2013
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→
D750
Upgrade to
Nikon
D750
£330 (+£135)
2014
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Strong upgrade
The D750 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most D5300 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the D750
Unchanged or similar
Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Genre D5300 D750
Portrait
5.8
6.4
+0.6
Street
5.8
5.1
-0.7
Travel
5.2
5.2
—
Wedding & Events
4.5
6.9
+2.4
Vlogging & Video
3.9
—
Documentary
4.1
5.5
+1.4
Sports & Action
4.9
6.1
+1.2
Landscape
4.8
5.9
+1.1
Wildlife
5.4
6.1
+0.7
Casual
3.6
3.1
-0.5
Food
5.3
5.1
-0.2
Macro
4.5
4.3
-0.2
Architecture
5.2
5.5
+0.3
Astrophotography
5.2
6.5
+1.3
Full spec comparison
Spec D5300 D750
Price £195 £330
Released 2013 2014 ↑
Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS 24.3MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution 24MP 24MP ↑
Video Full HD 1080p/60 Full HD 1080p/60
Autofocus 39-point phase-detect (9 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view 51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type, EV -3) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate 5fps 6.5fps ↑
Battery Life ~600 shots (CIPA) ~1230 shots (CIPA) ↑
Weight 530g (with battery) 840g (with battery) ↓
Weather Sealed Not weather sealed Yes ↑
Viewfinder Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.82x Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x
Screen 3.2" vari-angle LCD, 1.04M dots 3.2" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots
Mount Nikon F-mount (DX) Nikon F mount
Memory Cards Single SD slot Dual SD slots
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