Customer Ratings & Reviews

Lightweight, fast, easy to learn DSLR. I hadn't shot with an SLR for years, was up and running with this camera quickly. Just take each feature one at a time and learn how that works. Using the articulating monitor screen in Live view is handy for anyone that shoots at odd angles . The switches and buttons are comfortably placed, easy to reach and use. The 18-55mm kit lens that came with this takes has impressive quality photos. Zooms quickly and auto focuses fast. For me, the battery lasted long enough for a day's hike and took over 500 photos on a single charge.

I bought the Nikon D5300 for my husband after he went through 3 Canon DSLR's in 5 yrs. He keeps wearing out the shutters. So I thought we would give the Nikon brand a try. After using the D5300 and our D3300 for about a month and half. He says he likes the Nikons better. they are easier to use, and create sharper photos and videos. I think he has finally converted from Canon to Nikon.

Very Nice camera. No issues and its easy to beat the learning curb. It looks intimidating but its not as long as you use it. Everyone loves the wifi and I can send pictures straight to my phone instantly. Thanks!

This camera is everything I wanted and more. the wifi is amazing, the picture quality is out of this world, it's so easy to play with and buttons are perfect size

I love this camera. It is so easy to use. The pictures are amazing. My friend recommended this camera to me. Great price. I can't wait for my vacation in June. I am going to take amazing pictures in Ireland.

I have always been a Cannon fan but this camera is easy to use for beginners and has great options for indoor, outdoor and people photography that now I can say Nikon has won me over. The pictures are amazing!

Ok, I upgraded from a D5200 so I already knew about most of the menus and settings. The difference in picture quality is great. I am extremely pleased. In addition, the new collapsible lens is nice. It makes the camera really compact and yet takes great pictures.

So I have now owned this camera for 2 years. It has been amazing every step of the way. It has held up to traveling all over and my general clumsiness. It was my first DSLR and it was a breeze to figure out how to work it. I'm not a professional by any means but I do love photography. I get compliments from a lot of photographers I know on my picture quality. They usually aren't surprised when I tell them what camera I use, it has a good reputation. I've even dropped it on it's lens and it held up perfectly and still takes perfect photos. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to buy it.

This is a VERY nice entry-level to intermediate camera for the price! We did a lot of research before making the purchase and felt for the flexibility, this was the camera for us. I wish it was weatherized but I can't complain too much about that, it's still a great value. Feature-packed and ready to go anywhere from full Auto to Full Manual depending on your experience level. We haven't tried the video on it yet but hope to soon.

Love the results with this camera! The software and camera are both easy to use, great battery life, and good price!

Great camera, user friendly. Manual is very helpful. WiFi ability makes sending photos to my phone easy! Recommend purchasing if looking for a good camera with great quality

This is an awesome camera and very easy to use. Takes wonderful pictures even for a beginner like me.love this camera and will definitely recommend it to anyone.

I had a Nikon D5100 and definitely needed an upgrade. Best Buy had an unbeatable price for the D5300 and I'm so glad I didn't hesitate! Works EXTREMELY well with a cheap (under $200) 1.8G lens! I loveee it with my 50mm & 30mm... Extremely simple for a beginner and the quality and price is awesomeee. I had it set for delivery and Best Buy had it packed great and there were no problems or concerns there. Delivered on time and super quick! I would definitely order from them again!

Great features for this camera. Send photos to your iPhone or other device via wireless built into the camera to show off your photographic expertise right away! 1080P video. This is my 4th Nikon camera. They have never let me know and I don't expect this one will either. Many effects that can be added to the photos. Very easy to use as well.

I first bought this camera for my barbershop to take pictures of the haircuts with higher quality than a phone camera. It has been great for me so far I'm a beginner so day by day I am still learning what functions work best for me. One of the main selling points for me was the wifi option the camera has which makes it easy for me to get my pictures instead of having to use a computer to upload them. I would recommend it and once I find out which lens I really need then it'll take my pictures to the next level.

I love this camera at a glance it is intimidating you would assume you NEED to be a pro to operate it. It is basically self explanatory. It take excellent high resolution pictures. Before buying this camera my family and I would take pictures but we would not develop them because of the bad quality pictures do to the camera. But after purchasing the Nikon 5300 DSLR Camera OMG now we print pictures all the time we even look for any reason just to go take pictures cause of the Profesional looking pictures, and don't get me started on the videos and it's 1080p HIGH DEFINITION . Well let me go is about to rain and there are some beautiful looking clouds that I need to take pictures of, I now if you buy it you WILL ENJOY IT!!!

Photography has been my hobby for over 40 years. This camera is by far the best I have owned. The quality of the pictures is fantastic thanks to the Nikkor lenses. The many features and ease of use make it a great camera for a beginner or an advanced hobbyist.

Easy to handle and with a good cost-benefit. Photos quality is excellent

Camera takes amazing quality pictures and is priced well. It is an entry-level camera that can do LOTS.

Glad I bought it. Love the quality of the photos, the speed of the shutter and flash, the WiFi, and ease of use.