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Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D60

Portability
65
Imaging
52
Features
50
Overall
51
Nikon D5000 front
 
Nikon D60 front
Portability
70
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D60 Key Specs

Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
  • Introduced June 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon D60
  • Updated by Nikon D5100
Nikon D60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
  • Revealed March 2008
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D40X
  • Successor is Nikon D5000
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Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D60 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon D5000 and Nikon D60, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D5000 (12MP) and the D60 (10MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D5000 was manufactured 15 months later than the D60 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the D5000 matches up versus the D60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Nikon D60

 D5000 D60 
RevealedJune 2009March 2008More recent by 15 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Nikon D5000

 D60 D5000 

Common features in the Nikon D5000 and Nikon D60

 D5000 D60 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D60 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Nikon D60 has dimensions of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D5000 and Nikon D60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the D5000 against the D60.

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D60 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5000 and D60 is 65 and 70 respectively.

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D5000 and D60.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon D5000 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent D5000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D60 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5000 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D60 Portrait photography advice
63
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5000 Street photography factors
Nikon D60 Street photography factors
66
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5000 Sports photography factors
Nikon D60 Sports photography factors
42
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (510 CIPA)
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D5000
Travel photography with Nikon D60
56
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery power (510 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
46
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (500 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5000 Landscape photography features
Nikon D60 Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (510 shots)
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D5000
Vlogging with Nikon D60
52
selfie friendly display
comes with face detection focus
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
9
no video recording
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Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5000 and Nikon D60
 Nikon D5000Nikon D60
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D5000 Nikon D60
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-06-12 2008-03-19
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 3
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 590 gr (1.30 pounds) 522 gr (1.15 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 65
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 11.4
DXO Low light score 868 562
Other
Battery life 510 shots 500 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL9a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $630 $398