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Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5600

Portability
65
Imaging
52
Features
50
Overall
51
Nikon D5000 front
 
Nikon D5600 front
Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5600 Key Specs

Nikon D5000
(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
  • Announced June 2009
  • Replaced the Nikon D60
  • Successor is Nikon D5100
Nikon D5600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Launched November 2016
  • Old Model is Nikon D5500
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Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5600 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon D5000 and Nikon D5600, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D5000 (12MP) and D5600 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D5000 was revealed 8 years prior to the D5600 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D5000 scores versus the D5600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Nikon D5600

 D5000 D5600 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Nikon D5000

 D5600 D5000 
LaunchedNovember 2016June 2009More modern by 90 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D5000 and Nikon D5600

 D5000 D5600 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5000 has got outer dimensions 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 D5600 has measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D5000 and Nikon D5600 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the D5000 versus the D5600.

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D5000 and D5600 is 65 and 70 respectively.

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5000 and D5600.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon D5600 to give more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged D5000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5600 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5000 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D5600 as a Portrait photography camera
63
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D5600 as a Street photography camera
66
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5000 Sports photography info
Nikon D5600 Sports photography info
42
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (510 per charge)
69
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (820 shots)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5000 Travel photography factors
Nikon D5600 Travel photography factors
56
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (510 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
81
better than average battery pack (820 per charge)
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D5000
Landscape photography with Nikon D5600
52
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (510 CIPA)
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (820 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5000 Vlogging factors
Nikon D5600 Vlogging factors
52
selfie friendly display
features face detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D5600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5000 and Nikon D5600
 Nikon D5000Nikon D5600
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D5000 Nikon D5600
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-06-12 2016-11-10
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 590g (1.30 lb) 465g (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 84
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 14.0
DXO Low light rating 868 1306
Other
Battery life 510 pictures 820 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL9a EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $630 $597