New DSLR: D3300 vs D5200

[nac]

I guess I better stick with the two models and not hover around the other possible options... You have done your research before hand, and narrowed down these two. We compare these and will see which one gets your pick

 

[nac]

The camera's clean, highly detailed images rivals those of direct competitors such as the Canon T5i, as well as full-blown enthusiast models such as its big brother, the D7100. (In fact, the only thing that appears to differentiate the image quality between the Nikon D5200 and the D7100 is the latter's lack of a low pass filter, a move that earns it some better fidelity at the risk of incurring moiré.)

If this is the case for D7100, it could be the same for D3300 too.

 

[marvelousprashant]

It is but only when coupled with a sharp lens.
I saw a comparison between some other cameras (oplf vs no oplf) and no oplf was sharper. But then they were using a leica lens

 

[nac]

Yeah, I see how sharp it is even with kit lens. It's pretty much noticeable in digitalversus comparison.

 

[sujoyp]

but always remember no oplf means more grains ...I have seen D7100 pics and they are grainier then D7000 at same ISO ....and if you will be shooting at ISO 1600 above you will see much more grains ...think about it

 

[marvelousprashant]

But OPLF has nothing to do with grain. It reduces moire Confused

 

[sujoyp]

I suggest comparing D7000 and D7100 pics in dpreview at ISO 1600 ...you will find D7100 pic sharper with more grains

 

[nac]

Prashant, Are you sure? I remember reading that it introduces some noise.

 

[marvelousprashant]

I haven't read that anywhere. Again the guy who bought d3300 on dpreview posted some samples of high iso images and the verdict there wes that it performed much better than its predecessors

 

[xtremevicky]

I would suggest you to pick D7000 > D5200 > D3300.

Also if possible get the 18-105 lens instead of 18-55. Big difference between the two. Also, Nikon primes 50 and 35mm 1.8G are amazing.

 

[sujoyp]

prashant good quality image depends upon lots of things like good lens, good post processing, good equipments ...I wont suggest D3xxx range ...at least get D5200 if you feel D7000 is very old

 

[marvelousprashant]

I agree but I have a tight budget so I'll be able to get more lenses with d3300. With d5200 i'll have to stick with the kit lens only. Anyways I'll look in some shops for market prices in my city and decide accordingly

 

[sujoyp]

Actually you want to go my way...what I have done..got all the required lenses with D3100 and then upgraded the body ...and I am suggesting you other way

 

[marvelousprashant]

yeah... i actually plan to get full frame once i start earning
Parents don't understand why i need such expensive camera

 

[rramath]

Hi Prashant. Really wanted to know what you got ?? I am having the same dilemma .. Cant decide between 3300 and 5200 ? What did you go for ?? and Why ??
I researched a hell lot for these two. Pls Advice !!