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| Predecessor: |
Nikon D60
D60 vs D5000 |
Nikon D3S
D3S vs D4 |
| Successor: |
Nikon D5100
D5000 vs D5100 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | D5000 | D4 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $849.95 | $5999.95 |
| Street Price: | $4,499.95 | |
| Date Available: | 2009-04-30 | 2012-02-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
20.7 oz
(588 g)
includes batteries |
47.5 oz
(1,347 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.0 x
4.1 x
3.1 in. (127 x 104 x 80 mm) |
6.3 x
6.2 x
3.6 in. (160 x 157 x 91 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 | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) | 860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.50 microns | 7.31 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.0x |
| 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 | 89 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.7 | 24.7 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.5 | 13.1 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 868 | 2,965 |
| 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 3280
(16.2 MP,
3:2), 3696 x 2456 (9.1 MP, 3:2), 2464 x 1640 (4.0 MP, 3:2), 4096 x 2720 (11.1 MP, Other), 3072 x 2040 (6.3 MP, Other), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 3200 x 2128 (6.8 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1592 (3.8 MP, Other), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 4096 x 3280 (13.4 MP, 5:4), 3072 x 2456 (7.5 MP, 5:4), 2048 x 1640 (3.4 MP, 5:4) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12-bit | JPEG, NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG; TIFF (RGB) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.0 | 11.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24) 320x216 (24) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 640x424 (30p/25p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Lens: | NIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR | n/a |
| 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 |
|
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 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 | Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning, and 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors with f/8 supported by 11 sensors) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
| 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; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.52x | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.78x | 0.70x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x | 46.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 | Auto, 100 - 12,800, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 204,800 in Hi-4 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, 12 manual modes with fine tuning, Custom | Auto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 4 values can be stored), choose color temperature (2500 K-10000 K), all with fine-tuning |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted, Spot | 91K-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted (75% given to 8, 12, 15 or 20mm circle), Spot (4mm) centered on selected focus area |
| 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 | None |
| Self Timer: | 2 to 20 seconds | 2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| 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 | Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | ISO 518 hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | CF1 / XQD |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | UDMA7 compliant | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW), 12-bit | NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG; TIFF (RGB) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: 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 | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Ethernet |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or wireless | Optional wired, wireless |
| Connections (extended): | HDMI Out, DC In, Remote control / GPS terminal | Type-C mini HDMI with uncompressed video support, DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal, Audio input (stereo 3.5mm jack with power), Audio output (stereo 3.5mm jack), Peripheral connector for WT-5 |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.49 | 0.41 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.52 | 0.39 |
| 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 | 0.39 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.0 | 11.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | 11.1 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | Unlimited |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | 11.1 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 | 62 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.28 seconds | 0.21 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 2.30 seconds | 1.50 seconds |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.542 seconds | 0.197 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.174 seconds | 0.043 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.29 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.085 seconds | 0.043 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | OVF: Full Autofocus lag, 51-point Auto Area = 0.254s Live View: Full Autofocus lag = 1.497s Prefocused lag: 0.197s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | 0.2 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): | 510 shots | 2600 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL9a | Proprietary EN-EL18 (10.8v 2000mAh) |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL9a Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL18 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PictureProject CD-ROM | Nikon ViewNX 2 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). | 16.2-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor, Expeed 3 processor, Upgraded 51-point AF module, 91K-pixel RGB exposure sensor, Bursts up to 10 fps with AE/AF, 11 fps with AF/AE locked, Full HD video capture, Dual Compact Flash and XQD card slots, Ethernet port, Illuminated controls, External headphone and mic jacks. |
