Upgrade Guide

Nikon D610→Nikon D5000

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

D610

£152 used

2013

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D5000

£25 used (-£127)

2009

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Skip it

The D5000 offers little measurable spec improvement over the D610. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	D610	D5000
Price	£152 used	£25 used
Released	2013	2009	↓
Sensor	24.3MP full-frame CMOS	12.3MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	24MP	12MP	↓
Video	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60	720p/24
Autofocus	39-point phase-detect (9 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view	11-point phase-detect (1 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	6fps	4fps	↓
Battery Life	~900 shots (CIPA)	~510 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	850g (with battery)	560g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.78x
Screen	3.2" fixed LCD, 921k dots	2.7" vari-angle LCD, 230k dots
Mount	Nikon F mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)
Memory Cards	Dual SD slots	Single SD slot

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