Prices: |
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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
Nikon D5000 webpage
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Predecessor: |
Nikon D40X
D40X vs D60
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Nikon D60
D60 vs D5000
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Successor: |
Nikon D5000
D60 vs D5000
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Nikon D5100
D5000 vs D5100
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Model Number: |
D60 |
D5000 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$699.95 |
$849.95 |
Street Price: |
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Date Available: |
2008-02-27 |
2009-04-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
19.2 oz
(544 g)
includes batteries
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20.7 oz
(588 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.0 x
3.7 x
2.5 in.
(126 x
94 x
64 mm)
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5.0 x
4.1 x
3.1 in.
(127 x
104 x
80 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
10.2 |
12.3 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) |
372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
6.10 microns |
5.50 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
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: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
65 |
72 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.5 |
22.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.4 |
12.5 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
562 |
868 |
Image Resolution: |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 2896 x 1944
(5.6 MP,
Other), 1936 x 1296
(2.5 MP,
Other) |
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 (.NEF) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12-bit |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.0 |
4.0 |
Can take movies: |
No |
No |
Movie Resolution: |
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1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24)
320x216 (24)
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Movie File Format: |
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AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
HD Video Out: |
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Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
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HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
Nikon F |
Lens: |
Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR |
NIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
83mm
|
28 -
84mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.06x |
3.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) |
f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -36 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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28 cm to Infinity
11.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
52.0mm |
52.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Nikon Multi-CAM 530 3-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 2 line-type |
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: |
Optical / LCD
(playback only)
|
Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to 0.5 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
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.53x |
0.52x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.80x |
0.78x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.5 |
2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
|
230,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
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Selfie Screen: |
No |
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Max Playback Zoom: |
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27.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
1600 |
3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
200 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 - 1600; Hi-1=3200 |
200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset |
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: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
420 segment 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, 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, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait |
19 automatic Scene Modes, including Sports, Portrait, Candlelight, Silhouette, Autumn Colors |
Self Timer: |
2 to 20 seconds |
2 to 20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync. |
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.
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13.0 m /
42.7 ft.
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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
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-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
ISO hot shoe |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (.NEF) |
NEF (RAW), 12-bit |
Movie File Format: |
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AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
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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 ML-L3 wireless |
Optional wired or wireless |
Connections (extended): |
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HDMI Out, DC In, Remote control / GPS terminal |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.48 |
0.49 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.48 |
0.52 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
7 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.56 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.0 |
4.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
100 |
100 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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4.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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10 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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4.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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7 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.26 seconds |
0.28 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.26 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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2.30 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.542 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.095 seconds |
0.174 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.32 seconds |
0.29 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.093 seconds |
0.085 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
0.5 seconds |
0.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.1 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.2 seconds |
4.7 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
500 shots |
510 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL9 |
Proprietary EN-EL9a |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL9 Lithium Ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL9a Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
PictureProject |
PictureProject CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
Windows, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
Update to the D40x. Adds dust reduction, Active D-lighting, additional in-camera editing, stop-motion movie mode, eye sensor for turning the 2.5-inch LCD monitor off, customizable LCD monitor user interface (user wallpapers and color settings). Bundled with new AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR kit lens. |
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). |