| key specs |
| Camera Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 12.3 MP | 16.2 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Display Size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| general |
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | D5000 12.3MP DSLR Camera | D7000 16.2MP DSLR Camera |
| Model Name | D5000 | D7000 |
| Model Number | D5000 | D7000 |
| Color | Black | Black |
| SLR Variant | Body Only | Body With Af-S Dx Nikkor 18-105 Mm F/3.5-5.6 G Ed Vr |
| Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 12.3 MP | 16.2 MP |
| Tripod Socket | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions(WxHxD) | 104 x 127 x 80 mm | 103 x 132 x 77 mm |
| Weight | 560 GM | 690 GM |
| Face Detection | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature | 0 to 40 | 0 to 40 |
| Ports | Mini HDMI | Type C Mini-pin HDMI |
| sensor features |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 23.6 x 15.6 mm |
| ISO Rating | ISO 100 - 6400 | ISO 100 - 6400 |
| Maximum ISO | 6400 ISO | - |
| lens features |
| Lens Type | Nikon F mount | - |
| Manual Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | - | Nikon F Bayonet Mount |
| Optical Zoom | - | 6x |
| viewfinder features |
| View Finder | Yes | Yes |
| View Finder Type | Eye-level Penta-Dach Mirror | Eye-level Pentaprism |
| focus features |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| White Balancing | Auto hybrid control with image sensor and 420-segment RGB sensor 12 manual modes, 31 color temperature settings, preset manual, fine tuning, white-balance bracketing | Auto TTL White-balance with Main Image Sensor and 2016-pixel RGB Sensor, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manua, Choose Color Temperature |
| shutter features |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Self-timer | Yes | Yes |
| Continuous Shots | Approx 4fps | Yes, 6 fps Top and Sull Speed |
| flash features |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes | Front-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, rear-curtain sync | Front-curtain Sync, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync with Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Sync |
| image features |
| Image Format | NEF 12 bit compressed RAW JPEG Baseline-compliant | NEF 12 bit Compressed RAW, JPEG Baseline-compliant |
| Picture Angle | Approx 1.5x lens focal length | - |
| display features |
| Display Size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| LCD Display Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | - |
| storage and power features |
| Upgradable Memory | Yes | - |
| Card Type | SD | - |
| Batteries Included | Yes | - |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| audio and video features |
| Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Video Format | AVI movie Motion JPEG compression format with monaural sound | MOV Movie H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC |
| connectivity features |
| Wifi | - | No |
| modes and functions features |
| Shooting Modes | - | Single Frame Shooting Mode, Continuous Low Shooting Mode 1 - 5 fps, Continuous High Shooting Mode 6 fps, Quiet Shutter-release, Self-timer Mode, Remote Control, Mirror-up Mode |