Focus Points
11
Weight
560 g
Sensor
APS-C
Video
720 x 24 fps
Nikon D5000 features Expeed 1 processor, 2.7" display, 1080 mAh battery, 12.3 MP main camera.
Design
| Type i | DSLRNikon D5000 |
| Viewfinder i | Optical viewfinder (OVF)Nikon D5000 |
| Is weather sealed (splashproof) i | ✖ |
| Screen resolution i | 230k dots (24 others) |
| Has a flip out screen i | ✔ (343 others) |
| Viewfinder coverage i | 95% (56 others) |
| Screen Size i | 2.7" (17 others) |
| Weight i | 560 g (2 others) |
| Has a touch screen i | ✖ |
Optics
| Sensor size i | APS-C (196 others) |
| Lens mount i | Nikon FNikon D5000 |
| Focus points i | 11 (27 others) |
| Megapixels (main camera) i | 12.3 MP (1 other) |
| Maximum iso i | 3200 ISO (17 others) |
| Maximum expanded iso i | 6400 ISO (71 others) |
| Has sensor shift stabilization i | ✖ |
| Continuous shooting (mechanical) i | 4 fps (11 others) |
| Has af tracking i | ✔ (490 others) |
Videography
| Video recording (main camera) i | 720 x 24 fps (5 others) |
| Has phase detection autofocus for videos i | ✔ (240 others) |
| Has continuous autofocus when recording movies i | ✔ (504 others) |
| Has a microphone input i | ✖ |
| Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack i | ✖ |
| Has Timelapse Function i | ✔ (289 others) |
| Number of microphones i | 1 (146 others) |
Battery
| Battery life (cipa) i | 510 shots (4 others) |
| Has a removable battery i | ✔ (571 others) |
| Has a rechargeable battery i | ✔ (585 others) |
| Has a battery level indicator i | ✔ (585 others) |
| Battery Power i | 1080 mAh (9 others) |
Miscellaneous
| Usb version i | 2 (386 others) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus points of the Nikon D5000?
At 11, the Nikon D5000 is 97% below the category average for focus points, ranking #369 out of 482 — see ranking camera products.
What is the max ISO of the Nikon D5000?
At 3200 ISO, the Nikon D5000 is 91% below the category average for max ISO, ranking #268 out of 288 — see ranking camera products.
What is the maximum expanded iso of the Nikon D5000?
At 6400 ISO, the Nikon D5000 is 91% below the category average for maximum expanded iso, ranking #431 out of 567 — see ranking camera products.
What is the screen resolution of the Nikon D5000?
At 230k dots, the Nikon D5000 is 81% below the category average for screen resolution, ranking #465 out of 491 — see ranking camera products.
What is the continuous shooting (mechanical) of the Nikon D5000?
At 4 fps, the Nikon D5000 is 60% below the category average for continuous shooting (mechanical), ranking #478 out of 562 — see ranking camera products.
How many megapixels does the Nikon D5000 main camera have?
At 12.3 MP, the Nikon D5000 is 49% below the category average for main camera megapixels, ranking #540 out of 590 — see ranking camera products.
How big is the Nikon D5000 battery?
At 1080 mAh, the Nikon D5000 is 31% below the category average for battery capacity, ranking #325 out of 441 — see ranking camera products.
How heavy is the Nikon D5000?
At 560 g, the Nikon D5000 is 17% above the category average for weight, ranking #361 out of 588 — see ranking camera products.
How big is the Nikon D5000 screen?
At 2.7", the Nikon D5000 is 11% below the category average for screen size, ranking #559 out of 585 — see ranking camera products.
Does the Nikon D5000 have a 3.5mm headphone jack?
No, the Nikon D5000 does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. However, 68% of cameras do.
How does it compare?
How does the Nikon D5000's maximum expanded iso compare to similar camerass?
At 6400 ISO, the Nikon D5000 trails the Sony Alpha 7S II (409600 ISO) by 98%.
How does the Nikon D5000's max ISO compare to similar camerass?
At 3200 ISO, the Nikon D5000 trails the Sony Alpha 7S II (102400 ISO) by 97%.
How does the Nikon D5000's focus points compare to similar camerass?
At 11, the Nikon D5000 trails the Sony Alpha 7S II (169) by 93%.
How does the Nikon D5000's screen resolution compare to similar camerass?
At 230k dots, the Nikon D5000 trails the Sony Alpha 7S II (1228k dots) by 81%.
How does the Nikon D5000's continuous shooting (mechanical) compare to similar camerass?
At 4 fps, the Nikon D5000 trails the Pentax K-r + smc Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL (6 fps) by 33%.
How does the Nikon D5000's battery life (cipa) compare to similar camerass?
At 510 shots, the Nikon D5000 leads the Sony Alpha 7S II (370 shots) by 27%.
How does the Nikon D5000's weight compare to similar camerass?
At 560 g, the Nikon D5000 leads the Sony Alpha 7S II (627 g) by 11%.
How does the Nikon D5000's screen size compare to similar camerass?
At 2.7", the Nikon D5000 trails the Pentax K-r + smc Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL (3") by 10%.
How does the Nikon D5000's viewfinder coverage compare to similar camerass?
At 95%, the Nikon D5000 trails the Sony Alpha 7S II (100%) by 5%.
How does the Nikon D5000's battery capacity compare to similar camerass?
At 1080 mAh, the Nikon D5000 leads the Pentax K-r + smc Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL (1050 mAh) by 3%.