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Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D5000
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Nikon D3000

Nikon D3000 camera image
36%

Nikon D5000

Nikon D5000
Winner!
41%
Nikon D3000
vs
Nikon D5000
Price
Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Model
D3000
D5000
Released
2009
2009
Announcement Date
April 14, 2009
April 14, 2009
Camera Type
DSLR
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
43%
45%
Megapixels
12.3 MP
12.3 MP
Image Resolution
3872 x 2592 px
4288 x 2848 px
Sensor Type
CCD
CMOS
Sensor Size
15.8 x 23.6 mm
15.8 x 23.6 mm
Sensor Format
APS-C
APS-C
Frame Rate
3 fps
4 fps
Lens Mount
Nikon F DX
Nikon F DX
Image Processor
Expeed
Expeed
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
100
200
Maximum ISO (Native)
1,600
3,200
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
3200
6400
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 4000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
11
11
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentamirror)
Optical (pentamirror)
Video
Video
49%
Video
Max Video Resolution
N/A
Standard HD
Max Video Dimensions
N/A
1280 x 720 px
Max Video Frame Rate
N/A
24 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
N/A
Motion JPEG
Features
Features
23%
34%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"
2.7"
Screen Resolution
230,000 dots
230,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
27%
27%
Memory Card
SD / SDHC
SD / SDHC
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
EN-EL9a
EN-EL9a
Battery Life
500 shots
510 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
62%
72%
Portrait (Color Depth)
22.3 bits
22.7 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
11.1 EVs
12.5 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
563
868
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
437 reviews
596 reviews
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