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As I mentioned in my intro, I've got a Panasonic micro 4/3 camera at the moment and I like this for its portability (I usually carry it with just the 14mm lens attached). Recently I borrowed a Nikon D90 and it instantly took me back to the years when I owned a 35mm film SLR and I really enjoyed the experience. I'm therefore thinking of buying a basic Nikon DSLR. Why Nikon? Well, before I bought my Panasonic I tried various cameras and I liked the feel of the Nikon but I decided at the time I wanted something more compact for traveling, hence the Panasonic. I have also become a bit used to the D90's menus etc. Another reason is I have an option on a used 18-55 zoom so I can buy the camera body only to save a bit of cash (to put towards another lens maybe).
I'm struggling a bit deciding which model so I'd welcome some assistance/advice. I had my mind on the D5300 but comparing it with the cheaper D3300 I'm having a hard time justifying the additional £150 or so. Both appear to have the same sensor and processing system and both have the same external controls. What the 5300 has over the 3300 is more AF points (possibly helpful, I don't know), a flippy screen, gps and wifi. I can live without those last 3. On this basis, is the 5300 worth the extra money? Will I "grow out" of the 3300 too quickly? Thanks everyone.
I'm struggling a bit deciding which model so I'd welcome some assistance/advice. I had my mind on the D5300 but comparing it with the cheaper D3300 I'm having a hard time justifying the additional £150 or so. Both appear to have the same sensor and processing system and both have the same external controls. What the 5300 has over the 3300 is more AF points (possibly helpful, I don't know), a flippy screen, gps and wifi. I can live without those last 3. On this basis, is the 5300 worth the extra money? Will I "grow out" of the 3300 too quickly? Thanks everyone.