Nikon D5000 12.3MP DSLR Camera vs Canon PowerShot SX120IS 10.0MP Digital Camera comparison

Compare Nikon D5000 12.3MP DSLR Camera
Compare Canon PowerShot SX120IS 10.0MP Digital Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels12.3 MP10 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
Display Size2.7 inch3 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
Display Type-TFT LCD
general
BrandNikonCanon
ModelD5000 12.3MP DSLR CameraPowerShot SX120IS 10.0MP Digital Camera
Model NameD5000PowerShot SX120IS
Model NumberD5000SX120IS
ColorBlackBlack
SLR VariantBody Only-
TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels12.3 MP10 MP
Tripod SocketYes-
Dimensions(WxHxD)104 x 127 x 80 mm110.6 x 70.4 x 44.7 mm
Weight560 GM245 GM
Face DetectionYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
PortsMini HDMI-
Series-PowerShot
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
Sensor Size23.5 x 15.6 mm1/2.5 inch
ISO RatingISO 100 - 6400-
Maximum ISO6400 ISO1600 ISO
lens features
Lens TypeNikon F mount-
Manual FocusYes-
Dust ReductionYes-
Focal Length-6.0 W - 60.0mm T f/2.8 W - f/4.3 T 35mm equivalent 36 W - 360 T mm
Digital Zoom-4x
viewfinder features
View FinderYes-
View Finder TypeEye-level Penta-Dach Mirror-
Viewfinder Coverage-100%
focus features
Auto FocusYes-
White BalancingAuto hybrid control with image sensor and 420-segment RGB sensor 12 manual modes, 31 color temperature settings, preset manual, fine tuning, white-balance bracketingAuto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Focus Range-Normal 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity W, 3.3 ft./1m-infinity T Macro 0.4 in.-1.6 ft./1-50cm W
Metering Modes-Evaluative, Center-weighted average, spot
shutter features
Shutter Speed1/4000 sec-
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsApprox 4fpsNormal approx. 1.3 fps AF approx. 0.9 fps LV approx. 0.9 fps
flash features
Built-in FlashYes-
External FlashYes-
Flash ModesFront-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, rear-curtain syncAuto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro
Flash Compensation-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
image features
Image FormatNEF 12 bit compressed RAW JPEG Baseline-compliantExif 2.2 JPEG
Picture AngleApprox 1.5x lens focal length-
Gross Pixel-10.3 MP
Still Image Size-Still Image 3,648 x 2,736 Large, 2,816 x 2,112 Medium 1, 2,272 x 1,704 Medium 2, 1,600 x 1,200 Medium 3, 640 x 480 Small, 3,648 x 2,048 Widescreen
display features
Display Size2.7 inch3 inch
LCD Display Video Resolution1280 x 720-
Display Type-TFT LCD
Display Resolution-Approx. 230,000 pixels
LCD Display-TFT Color LCD
LCD Display Image Resolution-Approx 230000 pixels
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYesYes
Card TypeSDSD/SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card
Batteries IncludedYesYes
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
Power Supply-AC Adapter Kit ACK-800 optional
Battery Life-Still Image approx. 130 shots AA-size Alkaline Battery, approx. 370 shots AA-size Ni-MH Battery
audio and video features
Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480 30 fps/30 fps LP, 320 x 240 30 fps
Video FormatAVI movie Motion JPEG compression format with monaural soundAVI Image data Motion JPEG
Audio Features-Audio data WAVE Monaural
exposure features
Exposure Mode-Program AE, Manual AE Lock, Program Shift, Safety Shift, Auto ISO Shift
Spot Meter-Yes
Exposure Compensation-+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Manual Exposure-Yes
connectivity features
USB-Yes
modes and functions features
Shooting Modes-Auto*, P, Av, Tv, M, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Movie, Night Scene * Automatically detects the shooting scene.

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