Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5300
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Optics
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Features
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Nikon D5000
Nikon D5300
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Nikon D5000
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Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Model
D5000
D5300
Released
2009
2013
Announcement Date
April 14, 2009
October 17, 2013
Camera Type
DSLRDSLRCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Nikon D5000
Nikon D5300
Megapixels
12.3 MP
24.2 MP
Image Resolution
4288 x 2848 px
6000 x 4000 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
15.8 x 23.6 mm
15.6 x 23.5 mm
Sensor Format
APS-CAPS-CFrame Rate
4 fps
5 fps
Lens Mount
Nikon F DX
Nikon F DX
Image Processor
Expeed
Expeed 4
Aspect Ratio
3:23:2Minimum ISO (Native)
200
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
3,200
12,800
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
6400
25600
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 4000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
11
39
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentamirror)
Optical (pentamirror)
Video
Nikon D5000
Nikon D5300
Video
Max Video Resolution
Standard HD
Full HDMax Video Dimensions
1280 x 720 px
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
24 p
60 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
Motion JPEG
MOV
Features
Nikon D5000
Nikon D5300
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
2.7"
3.2"Screen Resolution
230,000 dots
1,037,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Nikon D5000
Nikon D5300
Memory Card
SD / SDHC
SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
EN-EL9a
EN-EL14a
Battery Life
510 shots
600 shots
USB Charging
Overall Score
Portrait (Color Depth)
22.7 bits
24 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
12.5 EVs
13.9 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
868
1338
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Nikon D5000
Nikon D5300
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Nikon D5300
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