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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5000

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Nikon D5000 front
Portability
65
Imaging
52
Features
50
Overall
51

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5000 Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Introduced July 2008
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • Successor is Canon 1100D
Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
  • Released June 2009
  • Previous Model is Nikon D60
  • Successor is Nikon D5100
Photography Glossary

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5000 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon 1000D versus Nikon D5000, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the D5000 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 1000D was brought out 10 months prior to the D5000 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 1000D scores vs the D5000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Nikon D5000

 1000D D5000 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Canon 1000D

 D5000 1000D 
ReleasedJune 2009July 2008Newer by 10 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Nikon D5000

 1000D D5000 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1000D features physical measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") with a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5000 has dimensions of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1000D vs the D5000.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and D5000 is 70 and 65 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1000D and D5000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D5000 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 1000D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5000 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D Portrait photography information
Nikon D5000 Portrait photography information
59
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
63
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D Street photography details
Nikon D5000 Street photography details
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
66
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D Sports photography info
Nikon D5000 Sports photography info
41
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
not so great battery life (500 shots)
42
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery power (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D Travel photography advice
Nikon D5000 Travel photography advice
45
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
56
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (510 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D5000 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (500 shots)
no Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (510 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1000D
Vlogging with Nikon D5000
9
can't shoot video
52
display is selfie friendly
includes face detect focus
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Nikon D5000
 Canon EOS 1000DNikon D5000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 1000D Nikon D5000
Also Known as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2008-07-22 2009-06-12
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3888 x 2592 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.52x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (ISO 100) 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 502 grams (1.11 lb) 590 grams (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 72
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 12.5
DXO Low light rating 719 868
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 510 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL9a
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $160 $630