What is the sensor size of the Nikon D5000?
The Nikon D5000 is a digital camera that has an APS-C sensor at its core. This imager measures 23.6mm in width and 15.8mm in height, so that the total imaging area of the sensor amounts to 373 mm2.
The D5000 provides an image resolution of 12.2 megapixels, based on 4 288 horizontal pixels and 2 848 vertical pixels.
Sensor size comparison with a film slide
The sensor diagonal measures 28.4mm, which gives rise to a format factor (or crop factor) of 1.5. Hence, the Nikon D5000 is a crop-sensor camera, as its sensor is smaller than a traditional 35mm film slide or negative.
Sensor specs and performance
The table below compares the sensor specs of the Nikon D5000 to those of several similar cameras. The reported DXO values are indicators of the sensor's imaging quality (higher is better), covering color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape), and high-ISO noise (DXO Sports). Larger sensor cameras tend to outperform cameras of the same generation that are equipped with a smaller imager. On the other hand, larger sensors are more expensive and require bigger and heavier lenses than smaller light receptors.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
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1. | Nikon D5000 | APS-C | 12.2 | 4288 | 2848 | 720/24p | 22.7 | 12.5 | 868 | 72 | |
2. | Canon XSi | APS-C | 12.2 | 4272 | 2848 | none | 21.9 | 10.8 | 692 | 61 | |
3. | Nikon D40X | APS-C | 10.0 | 3872 | 2592 | none | 22.4 | 11.4 | 516 | 63 | |
4. | Nikon D60 | APS-C | 10.0 | 3872 | 2592 | none | 22.5 | 11.4 | 562 | 65 | |
5. | Nikon D80 | APS-C | 10.0 | 3872 | 2592 | none | 22.1 | 11.2 | 524 | 61 | |
6. | Nikon D90 | APS-C | 12.2 | 4288 | 2848 | 720/24p | 22.7 | 12.5 | 977 | 73 | |
7. | Nikon D3000 | APS-C | 10.0 | 3872 | 2592 | none | 22.3 | 11.1 | 563 | 62 | |
8. | Nikon D3100 | APS-C | 14.2 | 4608 | 3072 | 1080/24p | 22.5 | 11.3 | 919 | 67 | |
9. | Nikon D5100 | APS-C | 16.1 | 4928 | 3264 | 1080/30p | 23.5 | 13.6 | 1183 | 80 | |
10. | Nikon D5200 | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60i | 24.2 | 13.9 | 1284 | 84 | |
11. | Nikon D5600 | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.1 | 14.0 | 1306 | 84 |
In the United States, the D5000 was initially launched in April 2009 at a price of $749.
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Camera Model | Nikon D5000 | |
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Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | |
Camera Lens | Nikon F mount lenses | |
Launch Date | April 2009 | |
Launch Price | USD 749 | |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CMOS | |
Sensor Format | APS-C Sensor | |
Sensor Size | 23.6 x 15.8 mm | |
Sensor Area | 373 mm2 | |
Sensor Diagonal | 28.4 mm | |
Crop Factor | 1.5x | |
Sensor Resolution | 12.2 Megapixels | |
Image Resolution | 4 288 x 2 848 pixels | |
Pixel Pitch | 5.53 μm | |
Pixel Density | 3.28 MP/cm2 | |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | |
Movie Capability | 720/24p Video | |
ISO Setting | 200 - 3 200 ISO | |
ISO Boost | 200 - 6 400 ISO | |
Image Processor | EXPEED | |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 72 | |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 22.7 | |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 12.5 | |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 868 | |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | |
Viewfinder Field of View | 95% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.51x | |
Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
LCD Framing | Live View | |
LCD Size | 2.7 inch | |
LCD Resolution | 230k dots | |
LCD Attachment | Fully flexible screen | |
V-logging Friendliness | Front-flip possible | |
Touch Input | No touchscreen | |
Shooting Specs | ||
Focus System | Phase-detect AF | |
Manual Focusing Aid | no Peaking Feature | |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | |
Continuous Shooting | 4 shutter flaps/s | |
Shutter Life Expectancy | 100 000 actuations | |
Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | |
Time Lapse Photography | Intervalometer Built-in | |
Fill Flash | Built-in Flash | |
Storage Medium | SDHC cards | |
Single or Dual Card Slots | Single card slot | |
UHS card support | no | |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
HDMI Port | mini HDMI | |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | |
Body Specs | ||
Battery Type | Nikon EN-EL9a power pack | |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 510 shots per charge | |
Body Dimensions |
127 x 104 x 80 mm (5.0 x 4.1 x 3.1 in) |
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Camera Weight | 590 g (20.8 oz) |
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