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| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Nikon D5000 webpage |
Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Nikon D60
D60 vs D5000 |
Canon XSi
XSi vs T1i |
| Successor: |
Nikon D5100
D5000 vs D5100 |
Canon T2i
T1i vs T2i |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | D5000 | T1i |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | EOS 500D, EOS Kiss X3 | |
| Camera Format: | SLR | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $849.95 | $899.99 |
| Street Price: | ||
| Date Available: | 2009-04-30 | 2009-05-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
20.7 oz
(588 g)
includes batteries |
18.6 oz
(526 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.0 x
4.1 x
3.1 in. (127 x 104 x 80 mm) |
5.1 x
3.8 x
2.4 in. (129 x 98 x 62 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Canon |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 | 15.1 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.50 microns | 4.69 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.6x |
| 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 | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 72 | 63 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.7 | 21.7 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.5 | 11.5 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 868 | 663 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3216 x 2136 (6.9 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other) |
4752 x 3168
(15.1 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2352 x 1568 (3.7 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12-bit | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), CR2 RAW (14-bit) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24) 320x216 (24) |
1920x1080 (20)
1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | .MOV (H.264, Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Canon EF/EF-S |
| Lens: | NIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 29 - 88mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 18 - 55mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -36 (T) | f/3.5 - 22 / f/5.6 - 38 |
| 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 | 58.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 11 point TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 | 9-point, wide-area, phase-detection AF system with f/2.8 cross-type center point |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.78x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.87x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.52x | 0.54x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.78x | 0.87x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 920,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 | Auto (100-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; H=12800 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, 12 manual modes with fine tuning, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted, Spot | 35-zone evaluative, 8% partial, 3.5% spot, center-weighted |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | 19 automatic Scene Modes, including Sports, Portrait, Candlelight, Silhouette, Autumn Colors | Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field |
| Self Timer: | 2 to 20 seconds | 10 or 2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye correction, and rear curtain with slow sync | E-TLL II auto-popup with red-eye reduction |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW), 12-bit | CR2 RAW (14-bit) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | .MOV (H.264, Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| 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 |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or wireless | Wired: RS-60E3, IR: RC-1/RC-5 |
| Connections (extended): | HDMI Out, DC In, Remote control / GPS terminal | Wired remote, HDMI-mini |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.49 | 0.40 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.52 | 0.38 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 8 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.56 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.28 seconds | 0.16 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 2.30 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.542 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.174 seconds | 0.111 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.29 seconds | 0.27 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.085 seconds | 0.089 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus Live View "Quick Mode"(Phase Detect)= 1.342s Full Autofocus Live View "Live Mode"(Contrast Detect)= 2.591s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.7 seconds | 3.2 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 510 shots | 400 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL9a | Proprietary LP-E5 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL9a Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 xProprietary LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PictureProject CD-ROM | Zoom Browser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Digital Photo Professional |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 2.7" Vari-angle LCD, 720p D-Movie mode with sound, 19 Auto-exposure Scene modes, One-button Live View, GPS geo-tagging (with optional GP-1 GPS unit). | Creative Auto, Live View with Face Detection, Periphery Illumination Correction, Auto Light Optimizer, Highlight Tone Priority, HD Movies, HDMI-mini output. |
