Canon 500D vs Nikon D5000
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Canon 500D vs Nikon D5000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 520g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
- Announced June 2009
- Additionally Known as EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3
- Older Model is Canon 450D
- Later Model is Canon 550D
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
- Introduced June 2009
- Earlier Model is Nikon D60
- Later Model is Nikon D5100
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On this page, we will be comparing the Canon 500D versus Nikon D5000, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 500D (15MP) and D5000 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 500D was released very close to the D5000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the 500D matches up versus the D5000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 500D and Nikon D5000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 500D Gallery and Nikon D5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 500D over the Nikon D5000
| 500D | D5000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Canon 500D
| D5000 | 500D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon 500D and Nikon D5000
| 500D | D5000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2009 |  | June 2009 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon 500D vs Nikon D5000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 500D has got outer dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Nikon D5000 has sizing of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 500D versus Nikon D5000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 500D and the D5000.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 500D and D5000 is 70 and 65 respectively.
Canon 500D vs Nikon D5000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 500D and D5000.
As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon 500D to provide more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Canon 500D vs Nikon D5000 Specifications
| Canon EOS 500D | Nikon D5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS 500D | Nikon D5000 |
| Also Known as | EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3 | - |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2009-06-08 | 2009-06-12 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4752 x 3168 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
| Amount of lenses | 326 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.52x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.00 m | 17.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/200s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (20 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 520g (1.15 pounds) | 590g (1.30 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") | 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 63 | 72 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.7 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | 663 | 868 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 440 shots | 510 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E5 | EN-EL9a |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $650 | $630 |