Nikon D5100 16.2MP DSLR Camera vs Nikon D5000 12.3MP DSLR Camera comparison

Compare Nikon D5100 16.2MP DSLR Camera
Compare Nikon D5000 12.3MP DSLR Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels16.2 MP12.3 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Display Size3 inch2.7 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
general
BrandNikonNikon
ModelD5100 16.2MP DSLR CameraD5000 12.3MP DSLR Camera
Model NameD5100D5000
ColorBlackBlack
TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels16.2 MP12.3 MP
Tripod SocketYesYes
Dimensions(WxHxD)7.9 x 12.8 x 9.7 cm104 x 127 x 80 mm
Face DetectionYesYes
Lens AttachmentBody Only-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Model Number-D5000
SLR Variant-Body Only
Weight-560 GM
Ports-Mini HDMI
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Maximum ISO6400 ISO6400 ISO
Maximum FPS4-
Sensor TechnologyCMOS-
Sensor Size-23.5 x 15.6 mm
ISO Rating-ISO 100 - 6400
lens features
Manual FocusYesYes
Lens Type-Nikon F mount
Dust Reduction-Yes
viewfinder features
View FinderYesYes
View Finder Type-Eye-level Penta-Dach Mirror
focus features
Auto FocusYesYes
White BalancingAuto TTL white-balance with main image sensor and 420-pixel RGB sensor, Incandescent, Fluorescent 7 types , Direct, Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, preset manual.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
shutter features
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsContinuous shooting mode Approx. 4fpsApprox 4fps
Shutter Speed-1/4000 sec
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
Flash ModesFill-flash, slow sync, auto slow sync, red-eye reduction, auto with red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, auto, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain with slow sync.Front-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, rear-curtain sync
External Flash-Yes
image features
Image FormatNEF 12 or 14-bit lossless compressed or compressed RAW, JPEG Baseline-compliantNEF 12 bit compressed RAW JPEG Baseline-compliant
Red Eye ReductionYes-
Image Sizing4928 x 3264 L-
Picture AngleApprox 1.5x lens focal lengthApprox 1.5x lens focal length
display features
Display Size3 inch2.7 inch
LCD Display Image Resolution921000 dots-
LCD Display Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
connectivity features
USB2-
WifiNo-
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYesYes
Card TypeSD / SDHC / SDXCSD
Power SupplyEH-5a AC Adapter-
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Batteries Included-Yes
audio and video features
Video FormatMOV movie H.264, MPEG-4 AVC compression format with Linear PCM sound Stereo sound with external microphoneAVI movie Motion JPEG compression format with monaural sound
Audio Video InterfaceAudio / Video Output-
Video Resolution-1280 x 720
modes and functions features
Delete FunctionYes-
Shooting ModesSingle frame, Continuous 4fps, Self-timer, Delayed remote, Quick-response remote, Silent shuttle release, D-Movie.-

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