Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D5000
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D5000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
- Released July 2016
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-T1
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
- Released June 2009
- Succeeded the Nikon D60
- New Model is Nikon D5100

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D5000 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Nikon D5000, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and D5000 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-T2 was brought out 7 years after the D5000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D5000 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up vs the D5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D5000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T2 & Nikon D5000. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery & Nikon D5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Nikon D5000
Fujifilm X-T2 | D5000 | |||
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Released | July 2016 | ![]() | June 2009 | More modern by 87 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Fujifilm X-T2
D5000 | Fujifilm X-T2 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon D5000
Fujifilm X-T2 | D5000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D5000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 offers outer dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5000 has specifications of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Nikon D5000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the D5000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and D5000 is 76 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D5000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T2 and D5000.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T2 to provide more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T2 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D5000 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T2 | Nikon D5000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm X-T2 | Nikon D5000 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2016-07-07 | 2009-06-12 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | X-Processor Pro2 | Expeed |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 325 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 14.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 17.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 507g (1.12 lbs) | 590g (1.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") | 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 868 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | 510 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | EN-EL9a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
Launch cost | $1,600 | $630 |