| Links | ||
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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
Manufacturer website
Nikon D5000 webpage |
| Predecessor: |
Nikon D60
D60 vs D5000 |
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| Successor: |
Nikon D5100
D5000 vs D5100 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | A900 | D5000 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $2999.99 | $849.95 |
| Street Price: | ||
| Date Available: | 2008-11-15 | 2009-04-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
33.1 oz
(939 g)
includes batteries |
20.7 oz
(588 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
6.2 x
4.6 x
3.2 in. (156 x 117 x 82 mm) |
5.0 x
4.1 x
3.1 in. (127 x 104 x 80 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.6 | 12.3 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) | 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.94 microns | 5.50 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 79 | 72 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.7 | 22.7 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.3 | 12.5 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,431 | 868 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
6048 x 4032
(24.4 MP,
3:2), 6048 x 3408 (20.6 MP, Other), 4400 x 2936 (12.9 MP, 3:2), 4400 x 2472 (10.9 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2), 2896 x 1928 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 1704 (5.2 MP, Other), 1984 x 1320 (2.6 MP, 3:2) |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3216 x 2136 (6.9 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12-bit |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | No |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24) 320x216 (24) |
|
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | Nikon F |
| Lens: | n/a | NIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -36 (T) | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 52.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-point TTL phase detection with 10 assist points, center dual-cross at f/2.8. | 11 point TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism with 100% coverage, 0.74x mag., 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.78x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.74x | 0.52x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.74x | 0.78x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 19.0x | 27.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 200 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 200-3200, Extensions to 100 and 6400 | 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature from 2,500K to 9,900K, Custom (3) | Auto, 12 manual modes with fine tuning, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | 3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), 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 | |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 to 20 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | n/a | Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye correction, and rear curtain with slow sync |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe, PC-sync | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / Microdrive | SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) | NEF (RAW), 12-bit |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | ||
| 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: | Wired or wireless | Optional wired or wireless |
| Connections (extended): | DC input, Multi-connector, Sync termimal, Remote terminal, HDMI Type-C minijack | HDMI Out, DC In, Remote control / GPS terminal |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.40 | 0.49 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.41 | 0.52 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 15 | |
| 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): | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 11 | 100 |
| 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): | 0.18 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): | 0.153 seconds | 0.174 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.29 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.072 seconds | 0.085 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 0.5 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.1 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.7 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 880 shots | 510 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary EN-EL9a |
| Usable Battery Types: | NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL9a Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR, Remote Camera Control (all Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser (Windows only). | PictureProject CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000Pro/XP/Vista; Mac OS X (v 10.1.3+) | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 24.6MP Full-frame CMOS sensor, In-body SteadyShot Image Stabilization, Intelligent Preview, Enhanced DRO, Magnesium-alloy Body, Dust/Moisture Resistance, 100K Shutter, 3 User Programmable Memory Modes, AF Micro-adjustment, Top Mounted LCD, Quick Navigation system, Custom button, PhotoTV HD output via HDMI optimized for Sony Bravia TVs. | 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). |
