Nikon D5000 In Depth Review
Specifications
A closer look at the specifications of the Nikon D5000.
| Camera | Nikon D5000 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 |
| Low resolution | 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424 |
| Effective pixels | 12.3 million |
| Sensor photo detectors | 12.9 million |
| Sensor size | 23.6 x 15.8 mm (3.72 cm_) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| ISO rating | Auto, 200 - 3200 (plus 6400 with boost) |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Auto Focus | Nikon Multi-CAM1000 |
| Manual Focus | Yes |
| White balance override | 12 positions, plus manual and Kelvin |
| Min shutter | 30 sec |
| Max shutter | 1/4000 sec |
| Built-in Flash | Yes, pop-up |
| Flash range | 17 m |
| External flash | Yes, hot-shoe |
| Flash modes | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
| Exposure compensation | -5 to +5 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Metering | 3D Matrix metering II, Center weighted, Spot |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 |
| Lens thread | Nikkor AF / F-mount, D-Type |
| Continuous Drive | Yes, 4 fps |
| Movie Clips | Yes |
| Remote control | Yes, Optional (ML-L3) |
| Self-timer | Yes, 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec |
| Timelapse recording | Yes, by USB cable and PC |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC card |
| Storage included | None |
| Uncompressed format | Yes, RAW |
| Quality Levels | Fine, Normal, Basic |
| Viewfinder | Optical (Pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.78x magnification) |
| LCD | 2.7 ", flips out |
| LCD Dots | 230,000 |
| Live View | Yes, With contrast-detect AF, face detection and subject tracking |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI | Yes |
| Environmentally sealed | No |
| Battery | Nikon EN-EL9e Lithium-Ion battery |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 590 g (20.8 oz) |
| Dimensions | 127 x 104 x 80 mm (5 x 4.1 x 3.2 in) |
Support this site by purchasing the Nikon D5000 at B&H Photo Video. Check the following links for the best prices on the Nikon D5000 camera body and kit lens configurations.
![]() | Nikon D5000 Digital SLR Camera (Camera Body) Nikon D5000 Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm VR Lens Nikon D5000 Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm & 55-200mm VR Lens |
Continue Reading This Review:
- Introduction
- Specifications
- Camera Design
- Interface
- Performance
- Image Quality
- Playback Options & Video
- Verdict
- Image Samples
Similar Posts:
- A First Look at the Sigma DP1s
- Great Holiday Prices on Nikon, Canon, Pentax, and Son…
- Nikon D3000 Digital SLR Camera In Depth Review
- Nikon D300s ISO Samples
- Sony A550 Review at DPReview: “Recommended”






















Canon EOS 7D In Depth Review
Canon PowerShot G11 In Depth Review
Canon PowerShot S90 In Depth Review
Nikon D3000 In Depth Review
Nikon D300s In Depth Review
Nikon D3s In Depth Review
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 In Depth Review
Pentax K-x In Depth Review








3 Responses to “Nikon D5000 In Depth Review”