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Nikon D5000 vs Nikon D7500

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NikonD5000NikonD7500
Overview
ReleasedMay 2009June 2017
Image and sensor
Camera typeDSLRDSLR
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor dimensions23.6 × 15.8 mm23.5 × 15.7 mm
Effective resolution12.3 MP20.9 MP
Largest image4288 × 28485568 × 3712
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range200–3200100–51200
Sensor detailNikon DX CMOS; 12.3 million effective and 12.9 million total pixels; approximately 1.5× lens focal-length equivalent; integrated sensor cleaning and Image Dust Off reference dataUK effective resolution rounded to 20.9 MP; Japan specifies 20.88 million; 21.51 million total pixels, no optical low-pass filter, sensor cleaning and image-dust-off reference data
Image formatsCompressed 12-bit NEF RAW, JPEG and simultaneous RAW plus JPEG; maximum 4288 × 2848 pixels; customisable Picture Controls and in-camera RAW processing12/14-bit NEF RAW with lossless or ordinary compression; JPEG and RAW plus JPEG
ISO detailISO 200–3200 in one-third stops, expandable down to ISO 100 or up to ISO 6400 equivalent; Auto ISOExpandable to equivalent ISO 50–1640000; Auto ISO available
Image processorEXPEEDEXPEED 5
Lens and shooting
Lens mountNikon F mountNikon F mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst4 fps8 fps
Lens detailAutofocus with AF-S and AF-I lenses; no body autofocus motor for screw-drive lenses. Non-CPU lenses require manual exposure without metering; IX and F3AF lenses unsupportedDX-format angle of view approximately 1.5× FX focal length; supported G/E/D, AF and P lenses with restrictions. AI non-CPU lenses usable in manual mode with no metering; non-AI, IX and F3AF lenses unsupported.
AutofocusMulti-CAM 1000; 11 phase-detection points including one cross-type; -1 to +19 EV at ISO 100 equivalent, 20°C; AF-S/AF-C/AF-A with single-point, dynamic, auto-area and 11-point 3D tracking. Contrast-detection live view adds face, wide, normal and subject-tracking areasViewfinder Advanced Multi-CAM 3500II phase detection with 51 points, 15 cross-type and centre point supporting f/8; −3 EV sensitivity at ISO 100 and 20°C. Dynamic, 3D tracking and group-area modes; live view uses contrast detection with face, wide, normal and subject-tracking modes.
Shutter1/4000 to 30 seconds in one-third or half stops, Bulb and Time with optional ML-L3 remote; flash sync 1/200 second; shutter tested to 100000 cycles in Nikon's announcement1/8000 to 30 seconds, Bulb and Time; mechanical focal-plane shutter and electronic front-curtain in mirror-up mode. Flash sync 1/250 second; up to 1/320 with reduced guide number, and compatible Auto FP.
Burst detailApproximately 4 fps with manual focus, S/M exposure, 1/250 second or faster and remaining settings at defaults; quiet release and interval-timer shootingHigh-speed continuous approximately 8 fps with AF/AE tracking; low-speed 1–7 fps. Nikon states up to 50 lossless-compressed 14-bit RAW frames or 100 large Fine JPEGs under its published test conditions.
Stabilisation detailOptical VR depends on the lens; no sensor-shift stabilisationNo sensor-shift stabilisation; optical VR depends on the attached lens. Electronic movie VR for Full HD/HD, unavailable for UHD.
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number approximately 17 m at ISO 200, 20°C, or 18 at manual full output; approximately 12/13 at ISO 100 equivalent; accessory shoe, optional AS-15 sync adapterBuilt-in pop-up flash, guide number approximately 12 at ISO 100 in metres and 20°C; i-TTL, optical commander support and ISO 518 hot shoe. Optional AS-15 provides a sync terminal.
Exposure controlsP/S/A/M, Auto and 19 scene modes; 420-pixel RGB matrix, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±5 EV compensation; three-frame exposure/white-balance bracketing and two-frame Active D-Lighting bracketingAuto, P/S/A/M, scenes, effects and U1/U2 settings; ±5 EV compensation; 180K-pixel RGB metering sensor
Video
Highest video resolution1280 × 720 at 24 fps3840 × 2160 at 29.97 fps
Video detailMotion JPEG AVI at 1280 × 720, 640 × 424 or 320 × 216, all 24 fps; maximum five minutes at 720p or 20 minutes at lower resolutions; autofocus before recording, manual focus during recording. Photography Blog's introductory 30 fps description differs from Nikon's 24 fps sheet and its later review textUHD 3840 × 2160 at 29.97/25/23.976p uses an approximately 16.2 × 9.1 mm movie crop regardless of still-image area; Full HD up to 59.94p, HD up to 59.94p. H.264 MOV/MP4, limit 29 minutes 59 seconds; simultaneous clean HDMI output and card recording; in-camera UHD/Full HD time-lapse.
AudioBuilt-in mono recording; no external microphone inputBuilt-in stereo microphones, external 3.5 mm microphone input and headphone output; PCM or AAC depending on file format
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size2.7″3.2″
Screen dots230,000922,000
Touchscreen–Yes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailBottom-hinged 2.7-inch vari-angle TFT, approximately 230000 dots and 100% coverage; announcement specifies approximately 90° downward swing and 180° rotation; screen can face inward for protectionTilting TFT, approximately 100% coverage and 170° viewing angle; eyepiece sensor can switch monitor off; dots count subpixels
Viewfinder detailPentamirror; approximately 95% coverage, 0.78× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity and 17.9 mm eyepointPentaprism, approximately 100% DX coverage or 97% in the 1.3× crop; 0.94× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity, 18.5 mm eyepoint and −2 to +1 dioptre adjustment
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–Yes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)510 photographs950 photographs
Body weight560 g640 g
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 1 May 2009; global announcement on 14 April 2009Announced on 12 April 2017; Nikon Japan's release states June availability and its current overview confirms 9 June there. Main retains June without inferring an exact UK first-sale day.
Recording mediaOne SD/SDHC card slotSingle UHS-I SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
PortsHi-Speed USB, HDMI Type C, NTSC/PAL analogue video output and accessory terminal for optional MC-DC2 remote or GP-1 GPS; optional ML-L3 infrared remoteHi-Speed USB Micro-B, mini HDMI Type C, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets, accessory terminal for MC-DC2 and compatible wireless remotes
Wireless connectionsNo integrated wireless networking; optional GP-1 GPS unitWi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 4.1; SnapBridge; optional ML-L3 infrared remote
Battery life detailEN-EL9a; up to 510 CIPA photographs with AF-S DX 18–55mm VR and full-power flash on alternate shotsEN-EL15a/15b or EN-EL15; maker claim approximately 950 CIPA single-frame shots. EN-EL15c may be supplied.
ChargingExternal MH-23 charger; optional EH-5a adapter with EP-5 power connectorExternal MH-25a charger; optional EH-5c/EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5B power connector
DimensionsApproximately 127 × 104 × 80 mmApproximately 135.5 × 104 × 72.5 mm
Weight detailApproximately 560 g excluding battery, SD card and body capApproximately 640 g body only or 720 g including battery and SD card, excluding body cap
Materials–High-rigidity carbon-fibre composite monocoque body; weather sealing; maker operating range 0–40°C
In the boxEN-EL9a battery, MH-23 charger, DK-5 eyepiece cap, DK-24 eyecup, UC-E6 USB cable, EG-CP14 audio-video cable, AN-DC3 strap, BS-1 shoe cover, body cap and Software Suite CD-ROMEN-EL15-series battery, MH-25a charger, UC-E20 USB cable, AN-DC3 BK strap, BF-1B body cap, DK-5 eyepiece cap and DK-28 eyecup; battery revision may vary

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