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Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5200

Portability
65
Imaging
52
Features
50
Overall
51
Nikon D5000 front
 
Nikon D5200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced June 2009
  • Previous Model is Nikon D60
  • Refreshed by Nikon D5100
Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon D5100
  • Refreshed by Nikon D5300
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Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5200 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the D5000 (12MP) and D5200 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D5000 was unveiled 4 years prior to the D5200 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the D5000 grades versus the D5200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Nikon D5200

 D5000 D5200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Nikon D5000

 D5200 D5000 
IntroducedMay 2013June 2009More modern by 47 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D5000 and Nikon D5200

 D5000 D5200 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5200 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5000 has got outside measurements of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5200 has dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

See the Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D5000 and the D5200.

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D5000 and D5200 is 65 and 66 respectively.

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D5000 and D5200.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon D5200 to offer greater detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged D5000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5200 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5000 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D5200 Portrait photography factors
63
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5000 Street photography features
Nikon D5200 Street photography features
66
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
69
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D5000
Sports photography with Nikon D5200
42
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (510 per charge)
61
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D5000
Travel photography with Nikon D5200
56
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (510 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
69
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5000 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D5200 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (510 CIPA)
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5000 Vlogging features
Nikon D5200 Vlogging features
52
screen is selfie friendly
comes with face detection focusing
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
71
display is selfie friendly
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5000 and Nikon D5200
 Nikon D5000Nikon D5200
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D5000 Nikon D5200
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-06-12 2013-05-16
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.52x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 17.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 590 gr (1.30 lbs) 555 gr (1.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 84
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 13.9
DXO Low light score 868 1284
Other
Battery life 510 shots 500 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL9a EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $630 $595