Important Differences |
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HD (1080p/20fps) |
vs |
HD (720p/24fps) |
They both record HD, but the Canon 500D records at a higher resolution |
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3.0", 920k dots |
vs |
2.7", 230k dots |
The Canon 500D has a marginally larger and much higher resolution screen |
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12,800 ISO |
vs |
6,400 ISO |
The Canon 500D's max boost light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better |
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None |
vs |
Flips out |
The Nikon D5000 has a screen that flips out |
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129 x 98 x 62 mm |
vs |
127 x 104 x 80 mm |
The Canon 500D is about 26% smaller |
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3.4 fps |
vs |
4.0 fps |
The Nikon D5000 shoots 18% faster |
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15.1 megapixels |
vs |
12.3 megapixels |
The Canon 500D takes higher resolution photos by 19% |
Important Similarities |
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3,200 ISO |
vs |
3,200 ISO |
They have the same maximum light sensitivity |
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No |
vs |
No |
Neither camera has a full frame 35mm sensor |
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Yes |
vs |
Yes |
Both cameras have a built in flash |
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Mar 25, 2009 |
vs |
Apr 14, 2009 |
They were both announced the same month |
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CMOS |
vs |
CMOS |
They have the same type of sensor |
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SDHC |
vs |
SDHC |
They use the same type of memory cards |
