Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D60

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D5000 and Nikon D60. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D5000 Gallery and Nikon D60 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.