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Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D7200

Portability
65
Imaging
52
Features
50
Overall
51
Nikon D5000 front
 
Nikon D7200 front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D7200 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
  • Revealed June 2009
  • Superseded the Nikon D60
  • New Model is Nikon D5100
Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon D7100
  • Newer Model is Nikon D7500
Photography Glossary

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D7200 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon D5000 versus Nikon D7200, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the D5000 (12MP) and D7200 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D5000 was revealed 6 years earlier than the D7200 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D5000 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D7200 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D5000 matches up vs the D7200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Nikon D7200

 D5000 D7200 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Nikon D5000

 D7200 D5000 
IntroducedMarch 2015June 2009Newer by 69 months
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D5000 and Nikon D7200

 D5000 D7200 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5000 provides 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) while the Nikon D7200 has dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D5000 versus Nikon D7200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D5000 against the D7200.

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D7200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5000 and D7200 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D7200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D5000 and D7200.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D7200 to give you extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged D5000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D7200 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D7200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D5000
Portrait photography with Nikon D7200
63
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
79
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D7200 as a Street photography camera
66
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
63
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5000 Sports photography factors
Nikon D7200 Sports photography factors
42
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery (510 shots)
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (1,110 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5000 Travel photography details
Nikon D7200 Travel photography details
56
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (510 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
68
great battery pack (1,110 CIPA)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D5000
Landscape photography with Nikon D7200
52
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (510 shots)
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery pack (1,110 per charge)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D5000
Vlogging with Nikon D7200
52
selfie friendly display
offers face detect focus
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
30
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D7200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5000 and Nikon D7200
 Nikon D5000Nikon D7200
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D5000 Nikon D7200
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-06-12 2015-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 590 gr (1.30 lb) 765 gr (1.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 87
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 14.6
DXO Low light rating 868 1333
Other
Battery life 510 shots 1110 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL9a EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots)
Card slots 1 Dual
Launch price $630 $1,100