Entry-level DSLR Entry-level DSLR
April, 2009
Nikon D5000

NikonD5000

Summary

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Prices Price
Body only $630 - $680 With 18-55mm lens $750 - $766
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Score Snapsort rank
Within its price range #1 of 20 Among similar cameras #3 of 31
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Specifications Key specs
Screen size Help 2.7" Light sensitivity Help 3,200 ISO
Resolution Help 12.3 MP Movie format Help 720p @ 24fps
Screen resolution Help 230k dots Sensor size Help APS-C 23x15mm
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Pros

Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Movie format HD movies Help
720p @ 24fps
Dynamic range Very wide dynamic range Help
12.5 EV
Live view Has live view Help
Preview your photos
Sensor size Slightly larger than average sensor Help
APS-C 23x15mm
Lens availability More lenses available Help
131 lenses
Sensor type CMOS Sensor Help
Better in low light
Popularity Very popular Help
Among snapsort users
Low light performance Very low noise at high ISO Help
868 ISO
Overall image quality Incredible overall image quality Help
72.0
Color depth Good color depth Help
22.7 bits
Screen flips out Flip-out screen Help
Great for movies
Light sensitivity (boost) High boost light sensitivity Help
6,400 ISO
Supports 24p 24p movies Help
For that film look

Cons

Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Lens focus motor No focus motor Help
Won't autofocus with all lenses
Storage slots Fewer storage slots Help
1
Thickness Thick Help
3.1"
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Size Slightly large Help
Professional size 127x104x80 mm

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