Nikon D500 vs Nikon D5000
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Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery
Nikon D500
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Nikon D5000
Nikon D500
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Nikon D5000
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Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Model
D500
D5000
Released
2016
2009
Announcement Date
January 06, 2016
April 14, 2009
Camera Type
DSLRDSLRCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Nikon D500
Nikon D5000
Megapixels
20.9 MP
12.3 MP
Image Resolution
5568 x 3712 px
4288 x 2848 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
15.7 x 23.5 mm
15.8 x 23.6 mm
Sensor Format
APS-CAPS-CFrame Rate
10 fps
4 fps
Lens Mount
Nikon F DX
Nikon F DX
Image Processor
Expeed 5
Expeed
Aspect Ratio
3:23:2Minimum ISO (Native)
50
200
Maximum ISO (Native)
51,200
3,200
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
50
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
1640000
6400
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 8000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
153
11
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Optical (pentamirror)
Video
Nikon D500
Nikon D5000
Video
Max Video Resolution
4K
Standard HDMax Video Dimensions
3840 x 2160 px
1280 x 720 px
Max Video Frame Rate
30 p
24 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MOV
Motion JPEG
Features
Nikon D500
Nikon D5000
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3.2"
2.7"Screen Resolution
2,359,000 dots
230,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Nikon D500
Nikon D5000
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible), XQD
SD / SDHC
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
EN-EL15
EN-EL9a
Battery Life
1,240 shots
510 shots
USB Charging
Overall Score
Portrait (Color Depth)
24.1 bits
22.7 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
14 EVs
12.5 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
1324
868
Scores
Nikon D500
Nikon D5000
User Scores
Nikon D500
Nikon D5000
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