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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Nikon D5000 webpage |
Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Nikon D60
D60 vs D5000 |
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| Successor: |
Nikon D5100
D5000 vs D5100 |
Ricoh GR II
GR vs GR II |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | D5000 | GR |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $849.95 | $799.00 |
| Street Price: | ||
| Date Available: | 2009-04-30 | 2013-05-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
20.7 oz
(588 g)
includes batteries |
8.6 oz
(243 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.0 x
4.1 x
3.1 in. (127 x 104 x 80 mm) |
4.6 x
2.4 x
1.4 in. (117 x 61 x 35 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 | 16.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.50 microns | 4.81 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 72 | 78 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.7 | 23.6 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.5 | 13.5 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 868 | 972 |
| 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) |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 4352 x 3264 (14.2 MP, 4:3), 3246 x 3264 (10.6 MP, Other), 3936 x 2608 (10.3 MP, Other), 3488 x 2608 (9.1 MP, Other), 2608 x 2608 (6.8 MP, 1:1), 2912 x 1936 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1936 (5.0 MP, Other), 1936 x 1936 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 1280 x 864 (1.1 MP, Other), 1152 x 864 (1.0 MP, 4:3), 864 x 864 (0.7 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12-bit | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24) 320x216 (24) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | n/a |
| Lens: | NIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR | GR lens, 7 elements in 5 groups with 2 aspheric elements |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 28mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 18.3mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 1.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -36 (T) | f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | 43.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | (Hood & Adapter GH-2 required) |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 35mm eq. crop mode |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 11 point TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 | Contrast Detection: Multi AF, Spot AF, Pinpoint AF, Subject-tracking AF, MF, Snap, infinity, Face recognition priority (only in Auto mode); Continuous Focus point adjustment: Auto, User-Selectable, Center |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.78x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter | Optional hotshoe mounted optical viewfinders |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.52x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.78x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 | Auto, Auto-Hi, Manual ISO 100 - 25,600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, 12 manual modes with fine tuning, Custom | Auto, Multi-P Auto, Outdoors, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent 1, Incandescent 2, Daylight FL, Natural White FL, Cool White FL, Warm White FL, CT, Manual |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 300 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 4.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted, Spot | Multi (484 segments), Center-weighted, Spot |
| 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 | Effects modes (B&W, B&W (TE), High Contrast B&W, Cross-Process, Positive Film, Bleach-Bypass, Retro, Miniaturize, High-Key) Multiple Exposure (2-4 shots), Dynamic Range Correction. |
| Self Timer: | 2 to 20 seconds | 2, 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| 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 | Auto, Flash On, Slow-Sync, Manual, Auto Red-Eye Flash, Flash On Red-Eye, Slow-Sync Red-Eye |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | 5.4 |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Auto ISO: 20cm - 3.0m |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/4000 (ext: 1/400) |
| 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 / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW), 12-bit | 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 54.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| 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 | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or wireless | Optional CA-2 wired release (via USB) |
| Connections (extended): | HDMI Out, DC In, Remote control / GPS terminal | Micro HMDI (Type-D) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.49 | 1.02 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.52 | 0.96 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.56 | 1.33 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | 6.1 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | 4 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | 6.1 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 | 4 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.28 seconds | 0.28 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 | 0.092 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.29 seconds | 0.46 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.085 seconds | 0.028 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus lag, Multi AF mode = 0.287s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | 1.6 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.7 seconds | 1.6 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 290 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 510 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL9a | Proprietary DB-65 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL9a Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary DB-65 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PictureProject CD-ROM | Software CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | 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). | |
