Hi. I am currently looking at these DSLR models. I owned 1 EOS 550d. comparing the Nikon D5300, D3300 and D90 which is a better dslr? which has a better quality image? and which model is better overall? D3300 and D5300 are giving the 18-55mm lens while D90 is giving 18-105mm lens. Thanks.

what makes you think that you want to change camera? these cameras are actually in the same grade, so there isn't a lot of UPGRADE if you get any of those.

the reason is because my that eos seem to have problems...and also the image quality is lacking compared to when it was before.. the sensor is clean fyi

for me, I would go for D90. better noise performance, faster AF

why jump from Canon 550D to Nikon's entry level camera?

have you considered Canon 550D's replacement? Like 650D, or upgrade to Canon 60D or even 70D, you already got Canon lens, you can just buy body only and save more money for other stuffs or get another lens, like the cheap 50mm f1.8.

If you have a clear picture of why you want to switch to Nikon, at least go for better model, like the Nikon D7000. I wouldn't recommend you go for any of those lower end models.

D90 is kind of obsolete already, should take in to account the D7000 instead

both of the points you said are wrong.

Thanks all for the replies...
1. Isnt 550d also is an entry level dslr? I thought d5300 is a mid range level dslr, no?
2. If I choose d3300 but choose a better lens with the ssme price I can get d5300 with kit lens, will it be better ?

why people keep blaming camera for their poor photo...

D90 have built-in AF motor, while D3300 & D5300 don't have it, and need AF capable lenses to work. furthermore, larger MP will gather more noise if remain same image sensor size

1st, both 550D & D5300 is classified as entry level DSLR, and nikon entry level DSLR has no built-in AF motor, and AF will works if the lenses have AF motor
2nd, logically, yes, but if u seldom use manual focus, u better check whether the lenses have built-in motor or no

Sorry but I have to disagree with you as well. While the D90 is a higher tier body with better controls, the sensors in D3300 and D5300 are better than the one in D90 in a lot of ways, both the D3300 and D5300 will have better image quality and lower noises as well due to the better latest sensors - better IQ, better noise performance (albeit miles ahead, doubt there's much difference, but the one in the newer body will certainly performs better).

Bout AF, d5300 has 9 cross types, d90 only has 1. The built in AF motor only allows it to drive non-motorised lenses, doesn't improve its AF speed I think. Not sure bout this.

So OT: If you're already heavily invested in Canon lenses, ask yourself if it's worth it jumping to Nikon. Might be your problem rather than the camera's fault. Else if you really want to switch system, I'd recommend D5300, better DR, low light performance, swivel screen (quite useful actually) compared to the other mentioned models. Unless you really wanna get those budget AFD lenses la, then D90 is the way to go. Or just get D3300 and get an extra lens to play around with. Won't see any difference between the pictures you take from any of the mentioned cameras I think, in daylight. Low light conditions, just get a flash.

This post has been edited by QiAnG: Apr 5 2014, 07:29 PM

D7000 is mid-range, and has built-in AF motor. You won't have to worry about using what lens has or doesn't have built-in motor.
The D5300 and D3300 are entry level. Forget about D90, it's obsolete. Like QiAnG stated, newer technology is a lot better than D90.

And if you want better lens, can consider getting Tamron 17-50mm f2.8. It's very cheap, and the f2.8 is very useful when shooting in low light situations compared to the kit lens.

Or if you want Canon's mid-range, can go for Canon 60D, which is quite cheap now.

This post has been edited by Nogol: Apr 5 2014, 07:30 PM

true about the built-in AF motor, but that does not mean BETTER FOCUSING. it only means you can focus with AFD lenses. the term better focusing means more advanced focus system. for example, you say that the 1DX has better focusing than 5D mark iii,because of the number of AF points/ ability to track etc. same to the d90, it totally loses to the d5300 (which has the d7k excellent focusing system), not sure about the d3300 though.

and for the sensor, trust me, go any review sites and check the iso 800 performance of the d90 and compare it with the new 24mp nikon sensor. d90 is so old, and the sensor will NEVER beat newer sensors.

I often shoot in RAW format, and I can confirm to tell D90 noise performance is better than D3300 and D5300

about AF speed, I believe D90 is faster. yet, only 1 cross-type AF is the big drawback, compare with nowdays nikon's DSLR AF module, they have much more AF point & more cross-type sensor

about focusing system, indeed D5300 & D3300 has more focus point and more cross-type compare with D90. if in terms of precision AF, obviously D5300 & D3300 may easier to focus subject. yet in terms of speed, not only lenses, body built in AF motor also can affect. I ask u, did u really test these 3 camera's AF speed? of course, I strongly agree of the canon 1DX has better AF system compare with canon 5Diii. i believe u know of 1DX is higher class compare with 5Diii

if about IQ, I often shoot RAW, I can confirm of D90 is cleaner compare with D5300 & D3300. not to compare with D7000 because D7000 everything is better than D90

This post has been edited by vincentlee90: Apr 5 2014, 10:52 PM

so based on what you say, the nikon engineers wasted their time and effort to implement newer autofocus system? and lets not focus on the built in motor or not, how many users are using D lenses? and how many D lenses are made for crop? and to bring things into comparison, a 700D will focus better than a 40D or something like that, even though they aren't the same class, but technology is moving fast, things will get better and better.

i can't really find any direct comparison for the d90 and the new 24mp sensor, since the d90 is so old. and you are saying that the d7k is better than the d90? the same sensor in the d7.1k is the one used in d3300 and d5300, so you are saying that the sensor in f7.1k is worse than d7k?

I see...I saw the nikon d7100 but is out of budget...other canon i noticed eos 60d and eos 700d and nikon d7000...if compare nikon d5300, d7000, eos 60d and eos 700d? Which is a better upgrade from eos 550d with better and sharper image quality? I feel even my compact powershot is better than my 550d

I believe a sharper image depends more on the lens and photographer rather than the body. Which means u could go with a faster shutter speed(reduce shake). Also, if u alrdy have invested money in canon lenses better stay with canon. Noise test for above models available here http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-d5300/17

Yeah... So far no hand shake but I still feel compact these days seem to be better than my 550d. And I havent invested in any lens except the f1.8 50mm lens. And 550d burst is quite slow too...