- APS-C 372.9mm2
- 10.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 1600
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Nikon D3000 webpage |
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Predecessor: |
Nikon D40
D40 vs D3000 |
Sony NEX-5N
NEX-5N vs NEX-5R |
Successor: |
Sony NEX-5T
NEX-5R vs NEX-5T |
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General | ||
Model Number: | D3000 | NEX-5R |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $599.95 | $750.00 |
Street Price: | $450.33 | $499.00 |
Date Available: | 2009-08-31 | 2012-10-31 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
28.2 oz
(800 g)
includes batteries |
16.4 oz
(466 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
5.0 x
3.8 x
2.5 in. (126 x 97 x 64 mm) |
4.4 x
2.3 x
1.5 in. (111 x 59 x 39 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Sony Exmor APS HD |
Effective Megapixels: | 10.2 | 16.1 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.10 microns | 4.78 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: | 62 | 78 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.3 | 23.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.1 | 13.1 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 563 | 910 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other) |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW (.NEF) | JPEG, .ARW RAW (v2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 10.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS or 60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH)
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps) |
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Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Sony E |
Lens: | Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR | Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 27 - 83mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 18 - 55mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.06x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | 49.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 2x Clear Image zoom; up to 4x Precision zoom; up to 2x Smart zoom at reduced resolution |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 9 line-type | Hybrid AF (99-point phase detect; 25-point contrast detect): Multi-point, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face Detection and Predictive Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Eye-level pentamirror w/ 0.8x magnification | (Optional FDA-EV1S XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF or FDA-SV1 Optical Viewfinder) |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.53x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.80x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | 100 - 1,600; expandable to 3200 | Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 420 segment 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot | 1200-zone Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait | Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Scene Selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight), Auto Portrait Framing |
Self Timer: | 2 to 20 seconds | 2 or 10; 3/5 shots in 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync. | Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100 |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | ISO hot shoe | Smart Accessory Terminal 2 (flash is detachable) |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.NEF) | .ARW RAW (v2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional, IR | Optional RMT-DSLR1/2 IR Wireless |
Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type C), Smart Accessory Terminal 2 | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.48 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.48 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 6 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.51 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.0 | 10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 16 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.1 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.0 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.26 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.26 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.187 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.29 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.084 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 0.7 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.4 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.8 seconds | 4.0 seconds |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 330 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 550 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL9a | Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL9a Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM | Image Data Converter Ver. 4, PlayMemories Home |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows XP/Vista/7; Mac OS X 10.5 or later. (PlayMemories Home is Windows only.) |
Miscellaneous | ||
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