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Nikon D5000

A 2009 Nikon DSLR with a flip-out screen: a 12.3 MP DX sensor, 11-point AF, a flip-out 2.7" screen and 720p video. A cheap, simple way into F-mount lenses.

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Battery EN-EL9a 510 shots per charge (CIPA) Every EN-EL9a battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
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Core
Released
2009
Sensor
12.3MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution
12.3 MP
Mount
Nikon F-mount (DX)
Dimensions
127 × 104 × 80mm
Weight
560g (body only)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
11-point phase-detect (1 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation
No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate
4fps
Battery Life
~510 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
720p/24
Viewfinder
Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.78x
Screen
2.7" vari-angle LCD, 230k dots
Memory Cards
Single SD slot
Connectivity
USB 2.0, mini HDMI, accessory terminal (MC-DC2 / GP-1)
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
APS-C
Viewfinder Type
Optical (SLR)
Screen Type
Fully articulating
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
510 shots
USB Power
No USB power
Dimensions
127 × 104 × 80mm
Weight (Grams)
560g
Autofocus Type
DSLR phase detect
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
4.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
3200
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/4000
Max Video Resolution
Below 1080p
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No
HDMI Port Type
Mini

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1 lens compatible with the Nikon F-mount (DX) mount.

AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.5
Street
5.6
Travel
5.0
Wedding & Events
4.2
Documentary
3.2
Sports & Action
4.6
Landscape
4.0
Wildlife
5.1
Casual
3.4
Food
4.9
Macro
4.1
Architecture
4.3
Astrophotography
5.0
✅ Great For
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Street 5.6 Strong on viewfinder and screen flexibility.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Documentary 3.2 Held back by video capability and audio.
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Casual 3.4 Held back by ease of use and stabilisation.
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Landscape 4.0 Held back by resolution and weather sealing.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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