Nikon D5000 with Nikon D5100 Comparison

Nikon D5000 and Nikon D5100 Main Features

  • June, 2009
  • April, 2011
  • 12 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 200 - 3200 ISO
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 2" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
  • 4.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 127 x 104 x 80 mm, 590g.
  • 128 x 97 x 79 mm, 560g.
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Nikon D5000 Scores


Imaging score
52
Features score
59
Value for money score
75
Portability score
77
Overall score
60

Nikon D5100 Scores


Imaging score
57
Features score
68
Value for money score
84
Portability score
78
Overall score
68

Nikon D5100 with Nikon D5000 Overview


Let's compare D5000 with D5100. Both cameras produced Nikon. These models are included in the Entry-Level DSLR cameras. Nikon D5000 was released in 2009, and Nikon D5100 in 2011. D5100 is newer, which is a plus. D5000 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of D5000 is greater than that of D5100. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (D5000), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Nikon D5100, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200. Nikon D5100 has a larger 3-inch Articulated screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Articulated screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon D5000 has 4.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon D5000 has 4.0 fps continuous shooting.

General D5000 D5100
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model D5000 D5100
Announced June, 2009 April, 2011
Body Type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 1.5
Number of Lenses 305 305
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 2" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Articulated
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.52 0.52
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 11 11
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 1
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 4.0 fps 4.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 17.00 12.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.6 x 15.8 mm 23.6 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Area 372.9 mm² 368.2 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 4288 x 2848 4928 x 3264
Max Native ISO 3200 6400
Min Native ISO 200 100
Max Boosted ISO 6400 25600
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Optional Optional
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 510 shots 660 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL9a EN-EL14
Physical
Weight 590 g 560 g
Physical Dimensions 127 x 104 x 80 mm 128 x 97 x 79 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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