Nikon D80 10.2MP DSLR Camera vs Nikon D5000 12.3MP DSLR Camera comparison

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key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels10.2 MP12.3 MP
Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
Display TypeTFT LCD-
Display Size2.5 inch2.7 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
general
BrandNikonNikon
ModelD80 10.2MP DSLR CameraD5000 12.3MP DSLR Camera
Model NameD80D5000
Model NumberD80D5000
ColorBlackBlack
TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels10.2 MP12.3 MP
Tripod SocketYesYes
Dimensions(WxHxD)132 x 103 x 77 mm104 x 127 x 80 mm
Weight585 GM560 GM
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
PortsUSB 2.0 Hi-speed mini-B connector SD card slot supports firmware updates via SD cardsMini HDMI
Accessory ShoeStandard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided-
SLR Variant-Body Only
Face Detection-Yes
sensor features
Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
Sensor Size23.6 mm x 15.8 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
Maximum ISO1600 ISO6400 ISO
Sensor TechnologyNikon DX format-
ISO Rating-ISO 100 - 6400
lens features
Aperture RangeInstant-return type, with Depth-of-field Preview Button-
Lens Type-Nikon F mount
Manual Focus-Yes
Dust Reduction-Yes
viewfinder features
View FinderYesYes
View Finder TypeFixed eye-level pentaprismEye-level Penta-Dach Mirror
Viewfinder Coverage95%-
Viewfinder MagnificationApprox. 0.94x with 50mm lens at infinity -1.0m-1-
Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment-2.0 to +1.0m-1-
Viewfinder Eye Point19.5mm-
focus features
Focus Mode1 Single Area AF Focuses only on subjects in the selected area. Selection can be made from any one of the eleven AF spot sensors. 2 Dynamic Area AF Focuses on subject in the selected area, but follows the subject if it moves from its original position, shifting instantly and automatically to the focus area into which the subject has moved. 3 Auto-area AF measures all 11 focus areas, automatically determines which of them are on the primary subject, and activates only those areas.-
White BalancingAuto TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor, six manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting Kelvin, preset white balance white balance bracketing also availableAuto 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 Focus-Yes
exposure features
Exposure ModeThree-mode through-the-lens TTL exposure metering 1 3D Color Matrix Metering II type G and D lenses color matrix metering II other CPU lenses metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor. 2 Center-weighted Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, or 10mm dia. circle in center of frame. 3 Spot Meters 3.5mm dia. circle about 2.5% of frame centered on active focus area on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used, or if Auto-area AF is selected-
AE Lock/Exposure LockYes-
Exposure Compensation1 EV 0 to 20 3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering. 2 EV 2 to 20 spot metering-
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter-
Shutter Speed30 to 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb1/4000 sec
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous Shots-Approx 4fps
flash features
Flash Modes1 Auto 2 Fill-in flash 3 Red-eye Reduction, 4 Red-eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 5 Slow Sync, 6 Rear-curtain Sync 7 OffFront-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, rear-curtain sync
Built-in Flash-Yes
External Flash-Yes
image features
Image FormatCompressed NEF RAW 12-bit compression, JPEG JPEG baseline-compliantNEF 12 bit compressed RAW JPEG Baseline-compliant
Gross Pixel10.75 MP-
Image Sizing3,872 x 2,592 [L], 2,896 x 1,944 [M], 1,936 x 1,296 [S]-
Picture AngleAllows up to 170-degree viewing angleApprox 1.5x lens focal length
display features
Display TypeTFT LCD-
Display Size2.5 inch2.7 inch
Display Resolution230,000 dots-
LCD DisplayTFT LCD-
LCD Display Image Resolution230000 dots-
LCD Display Video Resolution-1280 x 720
connectivity features
USBYes-
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYesYes
Card TypeSD memory card, SDHC compatibleSD
Power RequirementOne Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, MB-D80 battery pack optional with one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion batteries or six AA alkaline LR6, Ni-MH HR6, lithium FR6 batteries, or nickel-manganese ZR6 AA batteries, AC Adapter EH-5 optional-
Batteries IncludedYesYes
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Battery LifeUp to 2,700 shots with fully charged EN-EL3e battery-
modes and functions features
Delete FunctionYes-
Shooting Modes1 Single frame shooting mode 2 Continuous shooting mode approx. 3 frames per second 3 Self-timer 4 Delayed remote mode 5 Quick-response remote mode-
audio and video features
Video Resolution-1280 x 720
Video Format-AVI movie Motion JPEG compression format with monaural sound

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