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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5000

Portability
69
Imaging
65
Features
72
Overall
67
Nikon D3300 front
 
Nikon D5000 front
Portability
65
Imaging
52
Features
50
Overall
51

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5000 Key Specs

Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D3200
  • Successor is Nikon D3400
Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
  • Revealed June 2009
  • Superseded the Nikon D60
  • Newer Model is Nikon D5100
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5000 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D5000, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and D5000 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The D3300 was announced 4 years after the D5000 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D3300 grades against the D5000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Nikon D5000

 D3300 D5000 
RevealedApril 2014June 2009Newer by 60 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Nikon D3300

 D5000 D3300 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D5000

 D3300 D5000 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3300 offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Nikon D5000 has dimensions of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D5000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D3300 vs the D5000.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D3300 and D5000 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3300 and D5000.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon D3300 to give you extra detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D3300 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5000 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D3300
Portrait photography with Nikon D5000
79
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
63
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3300 Street photography features
Nikon D5000 Street photography features
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (430g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
66
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3300 Sports photography information
Nikon D5000 Sports photography information
68
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (700 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
42
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D3300
Travel photography with Nikon D5000
67
good battery power (700 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
56
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (510 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3300 Landscape photography advice
Nikon D5000 Landscape photography advice
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (700 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (510 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3300 Vlogging factors
Nikon D5000 Vlogging factors
33
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
52
selfie friendly display
offers face detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3300 and Nikon D5000
 Nikon D3300Nikon D5000
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D3300 Nikon D5000
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-04-21 2009-06-12
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.52x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430 grams (0.95 pounds) 590 grams (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 72
DXO Color Depth rating 24.3 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 12.5
DXO Low light rating 1385 868
Other
Battery life 700 images 510 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14a EN-EL9a
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $630