Clicky

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5000

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS 760D front
 
Nikon D5000 front
Portability
65
Imaging
52
Features
50
Overall
51

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5000 Key Specs

Canon 760D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Alternative Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Replaced the Canon 700D
Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
  • Released June 2009
  • Replaced the Nikon D60
  • Later Model is Nikon D5100
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5000 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon 760D vs Nikon D5000, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and D5000 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The 760D was introduced 5 years later than the D5000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the 760D grades versus the D5000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Nikon D5000

 760D D5000 
ReleasedFebruary 2015June 2009More recent by 69 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Canon 760D

 D5000 760D 

Common features in the Canon 760D and Nikon D5000

 760D D5000 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 760D features outside measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5000 has dimensions of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the Canon 760D vs Nikon D5000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 760D and the D5000.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 760D and D5000 is 66 and 65 respectively.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 760D and D5000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 760D to give greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent 760D will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5000 sensor size comparison

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 760D
Portrait photography with Nikon D5000
79
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
63
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Canon 760D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D5000 as a Street photography camera
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
no image stabilization
66
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Canon 760D Sports photography information
Nikon D5000 Sports photography information
61
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (440 CIPA)
42
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (510 per charge)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Canon 760D Travel photography information
Nikon D5000 Travel photography information
66
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
56
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (510 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Canon 760D Landscape photography factors
Nikon D5000 Landscape photography factors
66
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (440 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (510 per charge)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 760D Vlogging info
Nikon D5000 Vlogging info
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
no image stabilization
52
selfie friendly display
provides face detect focusing
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
Photography Glossary

Canon 760D vs Nikon D5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 760D and Nikon D5000
 Canon EOS 760DNikon D5000
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 760D Nikon D5000
Also called as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-02-06 2009-06-12
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 19 11
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.52x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 grams (1.25 pounds) 590 grams (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 70 72
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 12.5
DXO Low light rating 915 868
Other
Battery life 440 images 510 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 EN-EL9a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $849 $630