Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D60 comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Nikon D5000
58
81 out of 140
Nikon D5000 wins
Nikon D60
51
71 out of 140
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Nikon D5000 | Nikon D60 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) |
| ISO Range | 200 - 3200 | 100 - 1600 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D60
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Nikon D5000: 7/10Nikon D60: 7/10
7
7
7265
Resolution
Nikon D5000: 4/10Nikon D60: 4/10
4
4
1210
Low Light Performance
Nikon D5000: 2/10Nikon D60: 1/10
2
1
ISO 868ISO 562
Nikon D5000 leads by 1 point
Max ISO Score
Nikon D5000: 4/10Nikon D60: 1/10
4
1
ISO 3200ISO 1600
Nikon D5000 leads by 3 points
Dynamic Range
Nikon D5000: 9/10Nikon D60: 8/10
9
8
12.5 EV11.4 EV
Nikon D5000 leads by 1 point
Autofocus System
Nikon D5000: 6/10Nikon D60: 2/10
6
2
11 points3 points
Nikon D5000 leads by 4 points
Video Capabilities
Nikon D5000: 3/10Nikon D60: 2/10
3
2
1280 x 720None
Nikon D5000 leads by 1 point
Burst Speed
Nikon D5000: 5/10Nikon D60: 5/10
5
5
43
Battery Life
Nikon D5000: 6/10Nikon D60: 6/10
6
6
510500
Viewfinder Quality
Nikon D5000: 5/10Nikon D60: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Nikon D5000: 9/10Nikon D60: 9/10
9
9
590522
Lens Ecosystem
Nikon D5000: 10/10Nikon D60: 10/10
10
10
316 lenses316 lenses
Value for Money
Nikon D5000: 10/10Nikon D60: 10/10
10
10
$119$159.99
Durability
Nikon D5000: 1/10Nikon D60: 1/10
1
1
11
Comparison Summary
Equal performance
Tied Categories
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