Nikon D3300, D3400, D3500, D5300 or D5600: Which One Do You Have?

Nikon D3300, D3400, D3500, D5300 or D5600: Which One Do You Have?

September 13, 2026

Nikon made five entry-level DSLRs in quick succession that share the same 24.2 MP resolution, a very similar shape and often the same kit lens. People regularly price the wrong one when they sell. That costs them time, because the agent corrects the model at pickup and the figure changes.

These five are also some of the Nikon bodies we buy most. Between February and August 2026 we bought 47 Nikon D5600, 25 Nikon D3500, 19 Nikon D3400, 12 Nikon D5300 and 5 Nikon D3300 bodies from sellers across India. Each has its own price page, so it is worth two minutes to be sure which one is yours.

Step 1: read the front of the camera

The quickest answer is printed on the camera. Nikon prints the model name on the front of the body. Take the camera in good light and look at the front. If the print has worn off, the original box and the bill also name the model. The rest of this guide helps when the print is hard to read or you want to double-check.

Step 2: does the screen swing out?

This splits the five cameras into two families in one second.

• The screen swings out to the side and turns: it is a D5300 or a D5600.
• The screen is fixed to the back of the body: it is a D3300, D3400 or D3500.

Telling the D5300 and D5600 apart

These two are the hardest pair, because the bodies are almost the same size and shape. Two things help:

• Touch the screen. The D5600 has a touchscreen: you can tap to focus or swipe through photos. The D5300 screen does not respond to touch.
• Look at the connection options in the menu. The D5300 has built-in Wi-Fi and GPS. The D5600 uses Nikon's SnapBridge app connection instead.

Our catalogue lists the D5300 as launched in 2013 and the D5600 in 2016. If you bought yours new in India in the last few years, it is more likely to be a D5600, but check the front print rather than guessing. Price pages: Nikon D5300 and Nikon D5600.

Telling the D3300, D3400 and D3500 apart

The three fixed-screen bodies look close, but the back of the camera gives them away.

• Buttons on the left of the screen: the D3300 and D3400 both have a column of buttons down the left side of the screen. The D3500 moved those controls to the right side, so its back looks cleaner on the left.
• Bluetooth and SnapBridge: the D3400 and D3500 connect to Nikon's SnapBridge phone app over Bluetooth. The D3300 has no built-in wireless connection.

Our catalogue lists the D3300 as launched in 2014, the D3400 in 2016 and the D3500 in 2018. Price pages: Nikon D3300, Nikon D3400 and Nikon D3500.

Quick comparison

Model	Screen	Phone connection	Catalogue launch year
D3300	Fixed	None built in	2014
D3400	Fixed, buttons on the left	SnapBridge (Bluetooth)	2016
D3500	Fixed, buttons moved to the right	SnapBridge (Bluetooth)	2018
D5300	Swings out, no touch	Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS	2013
D5600	Swings out, touchscreen	SnapBridge	2016

Why the exact model changes your price

Each of these cameras has its own figure at the top of its page, which is the maximum we pay for that body in Flawless condition. The rest of the quote is worked out the same way for all five: the condition grade (Flawless, Good, Average or Below Average), how long ago you bought it, and the accessories you still have, which for these bodies are the original box, charger, bill or invoice, bag and battery. None of the accessories is required to sell.

If you pick the wrong model, every one of those answers is applied to the wrong starting figure. The agent checks the model at pickup, and the quote is corrected there. It is simpler to get it right at the start.

Now identify the lens, too

All five cameras were sold in India with Nikon 18-55mm kit lenses, and many with a second zoom such as a 70-300mm or 55-200mm. The price on the camera page is for the body only, and each lens is quoted as its own line. Nikon made several versions of the 18-55mm, so read the full name printed on the lens barrel, including letters like AF-P, AF-S or VR II, and choose that exact lens. You can also price a lens on its own at sell camera lens.

For more on these models, read our guides to selling a Nikon D5300 and selling a Nikon D3400. If you have a Canon instead, our Canon EOS 1500D guide covers Canon's most common entry body.

Where to sell once you know the model

You can walk in to our stores in Delhi, Pune or Chandigarh, or book free doorstep pickup in cities such as Mumbai, Bangalore and Jaipur. From anywhere else in India, you can sell by courier.

Related guides: Selling a Nikon Z50, Z50 II, Z30, Z fc, Z5 or Z6: Which One Do You Have? · DSLR vs Mirrorless Resale Value in India: What Our Own Records Show

Frequently asked questions

All my Nikon says on the front is "Nikon". Where else is the model name?

Check the original box or the bill. If you have neither, send a photo of the front and back of the camera to Instant Quote and we will identify it.

Are the D5300 and D5600 priced the same?

No. Each model has its own page and its own starting figure, so select the exact model before you answer the questions.

Does a double lens kit change which camera page I use?

No. Use the page for the body, then add each lens separately on the next step.

Still not sure? Send one photo of the front and back of the camera and we will tell you which model it is: get an instant photo quote.