| 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: | DSLR-A200 | D5000 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $599.99 | $849.95 |
| Street Price: | $469.99 | |
| Date Available: | 2008-02-01 | 2009-04-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
22.0 oz
(625 g)
includes batteries |
20.7 oz
(588 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.2 x
3.7 x
2.8 in. (133 x 95 x 71 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: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.2 | 12.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.12 microns | 5.50 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 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: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 63 | 72 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.3 | 22.7 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.3 | 12.5 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 521 | 868 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 2896 x 1936 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 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, RAW | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12-bit |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.8 | 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: | Other | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | Nikon F |
| Lens: | Sony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-1870 | NIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 105mm | 28 - 84mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 70mm | 18 - 55mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.88x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) | f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -36 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
38 cm to Infinity 15.0 in to Infinity |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 55.0mm | 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 (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF | 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 pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.83x magnification | 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): | 0.55x | 0.52x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.83x | 0.78x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 12.0x | 27.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 200 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | 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/Color filter, Custom | Auto, 12 manual modes with fine tuning, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV 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: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night View | 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: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off | 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): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 | SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW | 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: | Optional Wired | Optional wired or wireless |
| Connections (extended): | Wired remote, DC input | HDMI Out, DC In, Remote control / GPS terminal |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.51 | 0.49 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.50 | 0.52 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 6 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.56 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.8 | 4.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 8 | 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): | 0.19 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): | 0.180 seconds | 0.174 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.20 seconds | 0.29 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.088 seconds | 0.085 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.5 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.4 seconds | 0.1 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.8 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 750 shots | 510 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FM500H | Proprietary EN-EL9a |
| Usable Battery Types: | 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: | Software/USB Driver CD-ROM | PictureProject CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X (v. 10.13 or later | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Super SteadyShot in-camera Image Stabilization, Anti-Dust Technology, D-Range Optimizer, Eye-Start Autofocus System. Improvements over A100 include: Maximum ISO of 3200 (up from 1600), 2.7" LCD (up from 2.5"), 1.7x faster auto focus speed, auto pop-up flash (vs manual release), PhotoTV HD Viewing (requires output via supplied Sony USB connector cable with select Sony BRAVIA HDTV). MSRP is US$600 bundled with DT 18-70mm 70mm f3.5-5.6 lens, or $800 bundled with both the 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 and 75�300mm f4.5-5.6 lenses. | 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). |
