Nikon D90 Compared to Nikon D5000 Compared to Canon Rebel T1i
Detailed Specifications | |||||||||
Resolution | 12.3 MP | 12.3 MP | 15.1 MP | ||||||
DxOMark Sensor Test Ratings | The Nikon D90 sensor scores significantly higher in terms of base RAW output quality vs. the Canon EOS 50D, providing enhanced Color Depth, Dynamic Range and Low Light ISO performance | The Nikon D5000 shares a very similar sensor with the Nikon D90 | The Canon Rebel T1i shares a very similar sensor with the Canon EOS 50D | ||||||
Image Processor | EXPEED | EXPEED | DIGIC 4 | ||||||
Shutter Cycles | 100,000 exposures | 100,000 exposures | Not published (50,000 assumed based on other Rebel models) | ||||||
Pixel Size | 5.5µm | 5.5µm | 4.7µm | ||||||
Pixel Density | 3.3 MP/cm² | 3.3 MP/cm² | 4.5 MP/cm² | ||||||
Primary Kit Lens | Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR zoom Incorporates Nikon's Silent Wave Lens Motor (SVM) | Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR zoom Incorporates Nikon's Silent Wave Lens Motor (SVM) | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom No Ultrasonic motor (USM) | ||||||
Focal Range Multiplier Factor | 1.5x | 1.5x | 1.6x | ||||||
Image Size and Quality Settings | 4,288 x 2,848 [L] 3,216 x 2,136 [M] 2,144 x 1,424 [S] Quality settings: Fine, Normal, Basic | 4,288 x 2,848 [L] 3,216 x 2,136 [M] 2,144 x 1,424 [S] Quality settings: Fine, Normal, Basic | 4752 x 3168 [L] 3456 x 2304 [M] 2352 x 1568 [S] Quality settings: Fine and Normal | ||||||
RAW / JPEG Recording | NEF (RAW) + JPEG Fine NEF (RAW) + JPEG Normal NEF (RAW) + JPEG Basic NEF (RAW) JPEG Fine JPEG Normal JPEG Basic | NEF (RAW) + JPEG Fine NEF (RAW) + JPEG Normal NEF (RAW) + JPEG Basic NEF (RAW) JPEG Fine JPEG Normal JPEG Basic | RAW RAW + JPEG Fine JPEG Fine JPEG Normal | ||||||
Frame Rate | 4.5 fps up to 100 jpeg Fine L, 11 frames in RAW / JPEG | 4.0 fps up to 63 jpeg Fine L, 7 frames in RAW / JPEG | 3.4 fps up to 170 jpegs, 9 frames in RAW / JPEG | ||||||
Start Up | 0.15 sec |
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Mirror Black Out | 120ms |
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Shutter Lag | 65ms |
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LCD monitor | 3.0-in., 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide viewing angle, 100% frame coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment, anti-reflective The Nikon D90's rear LCD monitor switches from a light to dark background in low light situations Select Dark or Light background. Can be set to Auto LCD adjusts depending on lighting conditions. | 2.7-inch, Vari-Angle LCD monitor can be used in its normal flat-to-back position or rotated and / or tilted, 230,000-dot, 170-degree wide viewing angle and brightness adjustment, anti-reflective Monitor can be stored with the LCD panel facing inward protected from damage. Classic or Graphic background with 5 different colour options | 3.0-in., 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide viewing angle, 100% frame coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment, anti-reflective
Four LCD screen background color options
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Live View AF Modes | Contrast Detection with 3 AF-area modes: 1) Face Priority 2) Wide Area AF 3) Normal Area AF One-touch Live View activation by button | Contrast Detection with 4 AF-area modes: 1) Face Priority 2) Wide Area AF 3) Normal Area AF 4) Subject Tracking One-touch Live View activation by button | 1) Quick Mode using phase detection. Live View is interrupted and the mirror drops when focusing 2) Live Mode using contrast detection. Live View is not affected although focus is slower 3) Live Face Detection Mode: AF Face priority One-touch Live View activation by button | ||||||
Top LCD Information Panel | Yes. Can be illuminated for low light viewing | No | No | ||||||
Dials and Buttons | • Two command dials for changing camera settings. Make adjustments with your index finger controlling the front sub command dial and your thumb controlling the main command dial while still looking through the camera • Dedicated button's for adjusting metering, exposure compensation and auto focus located on top of camera • Programmable Function (Fn) button: provides quick access to activate or change settings for the assigned feature You can assign one of the following features to the Fn button (use Custom Menu to select): (1) Framing grid - Select On, Off (2) AF Area mode - Select AF Area (3) Center focus point - Choose Wide or Normal (4) Activate FV lock (5) Flash off when Fn button is pressed (6) Matrix metering (7) Center weighted metering (8) Spot metering (9) Access top item in my Menu (10) + RAW / NEF, adds RAW/NEF copy to JPEG | • One front command dial for changing settings • Dedicated button's for exposure compensation and Information display located on top of camera • Programmable Function (Fn) button (Default Self Timer): provides quick access to activate or change settings for the assigned feature You can assign one of the following features to the Fn button (use Custom Menu to select): (1) Self Timer Modes (2) Release mode – Press the Fn button and rotate the command dial to change release mode (3) Image Quality / Size (4) ISO sensitivity (5 White Balance (6) Active D-Lighting (7) + RAW / NEF 8) Auto bracketing: Select AE or WB bracketing increments by pressing the Self Timer / Fn button and rotating the command dial | • One front command dial for changing settings • Dedicated button for ISO control on top of the camera
• Customize “Set” button: provides quick access to activate a selected feature:
(0) Quick Control Screen(1) Image quality (2) Flash exposure comp. (3) LCD monitor On/Off (4) Menu display (5) Disabled | ||||||
HD movie Recording | Motion JPG (AVI file) • 720p HD video capture at 24 fps (1280 x 720) Up to 5 min clips • 640 x 424 (24 fps) Up to 20 min • 320 x 216 (24 fps) • No AF during movie recording (manual focus) • Adjustment of Picture Control is available | Motion JPG (AVI file) • 720p HD video capture at 24 fps (1280 x 720) Up to 5 min clips • 640 x 424 (24 fps) Up to 20 min • 320 x 216 (24 fps) • No AF during movie recording (manual focus) • Adjustment of Picture Control is available | Quicktime MOV format • 720p HD video capture at 30 fps (1280 x 720) Up to 12 min clips • HD 1080p video capture at 20 fps up to 18 min clips • 4:3 standard TV quality (SD) video capture at 640 x 480 pixels and 30 fps up to 24 min • The video capture uses the Picture Style that has been set for Live View still image shooting. | ||||||
Viewfinder System | • Pentaprism glass viewfinder (clearer and brighter than pentamirror) • Approx. 0.94x viewfinder magnification • 19.5 mm eyepoint • Dioptric adjustment: -2.0 to +1.0 diopter | • Pentamirror viewfinder • Approx. 0.78x viewfinder magnification • 17.5 mm eyepoint • Dioptric adjustment: -2.0 to +1.0 diopter | • Pentamirror viewfinder • Approx. 0.87x viewfinder magnification • 19 mm eyepoint • Dioptric adjustment: -3.0 to +1.0 diopter • Infrared proximity sensor turns off the rear LCD screen when you hold the camera up to your eye | ||||||
Focus Screen | Fixed precision matte screen with superimposed focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines. The color used to highlight the active focus area (focus brackets) in the viewfinder display changes automatically in response to lighting conditions. | Fixed precision Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark V screen with focus frame (framing grid can be displayed) Grid display available in LiveView and superimposed on LCD monitor | Fixed precision matte screen Grid display available in LiveView and superimposed on LCD monitor | ||||||
ISO Sensitivity Settings | • ISO range 100-6400 ISO • Auto ISO: ISO 200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV • Manual ISO: 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) under ISO 200 and approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 3200 | • ISO range 100-6400 ISO • Auto ISO: ISO 200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV • Manual ISO: 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) under ISO 200 and approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 3200 | • ISO range 100-12800 ISO • Auto ISO: 100-1600 ISO in steps of 1/3 EV • Manual ISO: 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 ISO and H1: 6400 ISO, H2: 12800 ISO | ||||||
Multiple Exposure Mode | Can be set for 2 or 3 frames Image Overlay in Retouch Menu: combine two captured images (RAW / NEF) | No Image Overlay in Retouch Menu: combine two captured images (RAW / NEF) | No | ||||||
Noise Reduction (NR) System | Long exposure noise reduction: Images taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise. Settings: High, Normal, Low and Off High ISO noise reduction: Images taken at ISO sensitivities of ISO 800 and higher are processed to reduce noise. Four selectable settings include: "High", "Normal" (default), "Low", "Off" | Long exposure noise reduction: Images taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise. Settings: High, Normal, Low and Off High ISO noise reduction: Images taken at ISO sensitivities of ISO 800 and higher are processed to reduce noise. Four selectable settings include: "High", "Normal" (default), "Low", "Off" | Long exposure noise reduction: Images taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise. Settings: On, Auto, and Off High ISO noise reduction: Images taken at ISO sensitivities of ISO 800 and higher are processed to reduce noise. Four selectable settings include: "Standard", "Low", "Strong", "Disable" | ||||||
Lens Compatibility | Nikon F Lens Mount 1) AF NIKKOR (including AF-S, DX, VR and D-/G-type): All functions possible 2) D-type Manual-Focus NIKKOR: All functions except some exposure modes available 3) AF NIKKOR other than D-/G-type: All functions except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II and3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash possible 4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash 5) Non-CPU AI NIKKOR (Older manual NIKKOR lenses): Usable in [A] or [M] mode with Matrix Metering, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering available Indication of aperture No., after user inputs the aperture f/No. and focal length f=mm by multi-selector operation Electronic rangefinder usable with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster | Nikon F Lens Mount 1) AF-S or AF-I: All functions supported 2) Type G or D AF Nikkor without built-in autofocus motor: All functions except autofocus supported. IX Nikkor lenses not supported 3) Other AF Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II. Lenses for F3AF not supported. 4) Type D PC lenses: All functions supported except autofocus and some shooting modes. 5) AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II 6) Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function. Electronic rangefinder can be used if lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. | Canon EF Lens Mount 1) Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) 2) Older manual focus Canon FD lenses are not compatible with the Canon EOS digital SLR system | ||||||
AF System | 11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor) Center focus point can be set for Normal or Wide | 11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor) | 9 focus points (including one cross-type sensor) | ||||||
AF Modes | 1) Single-area AF 2) Dynamic-area AF 3) Auto-area AF 4) 3D Focus Tracking (11-area) | 1) Single-area AF 2) Dynamic-area AF 3) Auto-area AF 4) 3D Focus Tracking (11-area) | 1) AI Focus 2) One Shot 3) AI Servo | ||||||
Face Detection AF | Face Detection AF in Live View | Face Detection AF in Live View | Face Detection AF in Live View | ||||||
AF Detection Range | -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, at 20°C/68°F) | -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, at 20°C/68°F) | EV -0.5 - 18 (at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100) | ||||||
Quiet Release Mode | No | Yes, dampens shutter sound when shooting to minimize noise interference | No | ||||||
Shooting Exposure Modes on Control Dial | Program Shutter-Priority Aperture-Priority Manual Auto | Program Shutter-Priority Aperture-Priority Manual Auto | Program Shutter-Priority Aperture-Priority Manual Auto Flash off Movie Auto depth-of-field CA mode (Creative Auto) | ||||||
Scene modes | On Control Dial: Portrait Landscape Close-up Sports Night portrait | On Control Dial: Portrait Landscape Child Sports Close Up Night Portrait Selected by using Scene Menu: Night landscape Party/indoor Beach/snow Sunset Dusk/dawn Pet portrait Candlelight Blossom Autumn colors Food Silhouette High key Low key | On Control Dial: Portrait Landscape Close-up Sports Night portrait | ||||||
Shutter Speed | 30 to 1/4000 sec (1/3 or 1/2 EV steps) | 30 to 1/4000 sec (1/3 or 1/2 EV steps) | 30 to 1/4000 sec (1/3 or 1/2 EV steps) | ||||||
Metering System | TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor 1) Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses) 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, or 10 mm circle in center of frame 3) Spot: Meters 3.5 mm circle (about 2% of frame) centered on selected focus point | TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor 1) Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses) 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame 3) Spot: Meters 3.5 mm circle (about 2% of frame) centered on selected focus point | 35-zone TTL full-aperture metering 1) Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point) 2) Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center) 3) Spot metering (approx. 3.8% of viewfinder at center) 4) Center-weighted average metering | ||||||
Metering Range | EV 0 - 20 | EV 0 - 20 | EV 1 - 20 | ||||||
Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | -5 to +5 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | -2 to +2 EV in 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV steps | ||||||
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 2 or 3 exposures in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV | 3 exposures in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV | 3 exposures in steps of 1/2 or 1/3 EV | ||||||
White Balance Settings | Settings AWB, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade Choose color temp. (Kelvin settings from 2500 to 10000 White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber fine adjustment by grid 2. Magenta/ Green fine adjustment by grid Preset manual (Custom WB): Create, name and store up to 4 custom WB settings based on readings from a white card Use Photo: Match to a previously captured image selected by the user | Settings AWB, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber fine adjustment by grid 2. Magenta/ Green fine adjustment by grid Preset manual (Custom WB): measure and store a white balance setting based on readings from a white card Use Photo: Match to a previously captured image selected by the user | Settings AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom. White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber adjust from -9 to +9 2. Magenta/ Green adjust from -9 to +9 Custom WB: The WB setting is matched to a previously captured image as selected by the user. One setting can be registered | ||||||
White Balance Bracketing | 2 or 3 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3 Dedicated bracketing button on side of camera to activate Captures one shot and writes three files with WB variance | 3 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3 Can be assigned to be activated by pressing the Fn button Captures one shot and writes three files with WB variance | 3 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3 Captures one shot and writes three files with WB variance | ||||||
Peripheral Illumination Correction | Yes, Brightens the corners of images to correct for lens vignetting | Yes, Brightens the corners of images to correct for lens vignetting | Yes, Brightens the corners of images to correct for lens vignetting | ||||||
Scene Recognition System (SRS) | Scene Recognition System (SRS) like D300, D700, D3 and D3x: Information from the 420-pixel RGB sensor is used to recognize the scene prior to capture. The results from SRS are used by the Nikon D90 when determining: Autofocus: • Subject identification • Composition-change detection • Face priority AF Auto Exposure & i-TTL Flash Control: • Highlight analysis • Face detection Auto White Balance: • Light source identification • Face detection Playback: • Zoom to face | Scene Recognition System (SRS) like D300, D700, D3 and D3x: Information from the 420-pixel RGB sensor is used to recognize the scene prior to capture. The results from SRS are used by the Nikon D5000 when determining: Autofocus: • Subject identification • Composition-change detection • Face priority AF Auto Exposure & i-TTL Flash Control: • Highlight analysis • Face detection Auto White Balance: • Light source identification • Face detection Playback: • Zoom to face | N/A | ||||||
Dynamic Range Processing | • Active D-Lighting (from 100 ISO and up) Settings: Off, Low, Normal, High, Extra High and Auto • Active D-Lighting Bracketing: 2 frames • D-Lighting can be applied in the D90 Retouch Menu (applied after) or using optional Nikon Capture NX2 software | • Active D-Lighting (from 100 ISO and up) Settings: Off, Low, Normal, High, Extra High and Auto • Active D-Lighting Bracketing: 2 frames • D-Lighting can be applied in the D5000 Retouch Menu (applied after) or using optional Nikon Capture NX2 software | • Highlight Tone Priority (from 200 ISO to 3200 ISO) Settings: Disable, enable • Auto Lighting Optimizer: Settings Low, Standard, Strong, Disable Applied before image is taken | ||||||
Image Processing | Picture Control Settings • Six preset Picture Control settings • Nine Custom Picture Control Settings can be registered • Standard: Standard: Vivid, sharp images; optimal for direct printing without post-processing • Neutral: Low sharpening, contrast and saturation: the ideal starting point for image-editing in the computer • Vivid: For distinct, colorful, fresh-looking images with just the right emphasis on your subject’s contrast and sharpening. • Monochrome: Black & White images; adjustable contrast, sharpening, as well as color toning and effects of traditional color filters. • Portrait: Warmer skin tones, with slight increases in contrast and sharpening • Landscape: bright, saturated and sharpened images, with emphasis on blue and green color saturation. Quick Adjust settings available for Standard, Vivid, Portrait and Landscape processing parameters. Individual fine tune adjustments for Sharpening, Contrast, Brightness, Saturation and Hue | Picture Control Settings • Six preset Picture Control settings • Nine Custom Picture Control Settings can be registered • Standard: Standard: Vivid, sharp images; optimal for direct printing without post-processing • Neutral: Low sharpening, contrast and saturation: the ideal starting point for image-editing in the computer • Vivid: For distinct, colorful, fresh-looking images with just the right emphasis on your subject’s contrast and sharpening. • Monochrome: Black & White images; adjustable contrast, sharpening, as well as color toning and effects of traditional color filters. • Portrait: Warmer skin tones, with slight increases in contrast and sharpening • Landscape: bright, saturated and sharpened images, with emphasis on blue and green color saturation. Quick Adjust settings available for Standard, Vivid, Portrait and Landscape processing parameters. Individual fine tune adjustments for Sharpening, Contrast, Brightness, Saturation and Hue | Picture Style Settings • Six preset Picture Style settings • Three Custom Picture Style Settings can be registered • Standard: Vivid, sharp images; optimal for direct printing without post-processing • Portrait: Warmer skin tones, with slight increases in contrast and sharpening • Landscape: bright, saturated and sharpened images, with emphasis on blue and green color saturation. • Neutral: Low sharpening, contrast and saturation: the ideal starting point for image-editing in the computer • Faithful: Accurate reproduction of the subject's colors based on colorimetric data • Monochrome: Black & White images; adjustable contrast, sharpening, as well as color toning and effects of traditional color filters. | ||||||
Retouch Menu | In-Camera Retouch Menu Options include: • D-Lighting • Redeye correction • Trim • Monochrome • Filter effects • Colour balance • Small picture • Image overlay • NEF (RAW) processing • Quick retouch • Straighten • Distortion control • Fisheye filter |
In-Camera Retouch Menu Options include:
• D-Lighting • Redeye correction • Trim “16:9” and "1:1” crop modes have been added to the “3:2”, “4:3”, and “5:4” options available with the D90 • Monochrome • Filter effects • Colour balance • Small picture • Image overlay • NEF (RAW) processing • Quick retouch • Straighten • Distortion control • Fisheye filter • Colour Outline • Perspective Control • Stop-motion movie | N/A | ||||||
Flash System | i-TTL + Wireless Creative Lighting System Support | i-TTL + Wireless Creative Lighting System Support | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites | ||||||
Built-in Pop Up Flash | Guide Number 13 @ 100 ISO with 18mm coverage | Guide Number 13 @ 100 ISO with 18mm coverage | Guide Number 13 @ 100 ISO with 17mm coverage | ||||||
Wireless Flash Support | • Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with built-in flash acting as "commander" with in camera wireless control of up to two groups of external speedlight flashes • Also offers wireless flash control with an attached Nikon SB-900, SB-800, or SU-800 acting as commander, and Nikon SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 speedlights as remotes | • Wireless flash control with an attached Nikon SB-900, SB-800, or SU-800 as commander, and Nikon SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 speedlights as remotes | • Wireless flash support requires accessory Canon ST-E2 transmitter | ||||||
Red Eye Reduction System | Beam from lamp: Approx. range 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in.) | Beam from lamp: Approx. range 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in.) | Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash. Flash must be raised for AF assist operation | ||||||
Flash Modes | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Redeye Slow | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Redeye, Slow, Redeye Slow | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | ||||||
Flash sync | 1/200th sec PC sync with optional AS-15 adapter | 1/200th sec PC sync with optional AS-15 adapter | 1/200 sec | ||||||
Flash Exposure Compensation | -3EV to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV | -3EV to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV | - 2EV to +2EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV | ||||||
Flash Control | • Flash Value (FV) lock • Auto FP High-Speed Sync with compatible external Nikon speedlights • Repeating Flash and Modeling Flash modes | • Flash Value (FV) lock | • Flash Exposure (FE) lock • High-Speed Sync with compatible external Canon speedlite flashes | ||||||
Dust Reduction System | • The Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF) has an antistatic design to prevent static electricity from attracting dust and foreign matter to its surface • Self Cleaning Sensor Unit designed to eliminate larger types of dust • Image dust-off data acquisition: allows you to map out the dust on the sensor and have the software remove it automatically • The area surrounding the rear surface of the image sensor is sealed to help prevent dust and foreign matter from entering from the back • The Nikon D90 is designed to maintain a space between the imaging surface of the image sensor and the surface of the OLPF. As dust and foreign matter on the image sensor do not form a sharp image (degree of sharpness also varies with aperture value), it is less likely for such dust and/or foreign matter to have an effect on photographs • The D90 is designed so that the moving parts such as the shutter and quick-return mirror produce very little of the dust and particles associated with mechanical wear of new parts inside the camera. | • Airflow Control Ducts like Nikon D60 to minimize dust entering the body • The Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF) has an antistatic design to prevent static electricity from attracting dust and foreign matter to its surface • Self Cleaning Sensor Unit designed to eliminate larger types of dust • Image dust-off data acquisition: allows you to map out the dust on the sensor and have the software remove it automatically • The area surrounding the rear surface of the image sensor is sealed to help prevent dust and foreign matter from entering from the back • The Nikon D5000 is designed to maintain a space between the imaging surface of the image sensor and the surface of the OLPF. As dust and foreign matter on the image sensor do not form a sharp image (degree of sharpness also varies with aperture value), it is less likely for such dust and/or foreign matter to have an effect on photographs • The Nikon D5000 is designed so that the moving parts such as the shutter and quick-return mirror produce very little of the dust and particles associated with mechanical wear of new parts inside the camera. | • The Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF) has an antistatic design to prevent static electricity from attracting dust and foreign matter to its surface • Self Cleaning Sensor Unit designed to eliminate larger types of dust • Image dust-off data acquisition: allows you to map out the dust on the sensor and have the software remove it automatically | ||||||
Custom Function Settings | 41 custom functions | 23 custom functions | 13 custom functions | ||||||
My Menu | • Recent Settings Menu • My Menu: Register your own frequently used menu items and custom functions (activation can be tied to Function button) | • Recent Settings Menu • My Menu: Register your own frequently used menu items and custom functions (activation can be tied to Function button) | • My Menu: Register your own frequently used menu items and custom functions | ||||||
Distortion Control Function | Distortion Control in Retouch Menu (applied after shot taken) | Auto Distortion Control Mode: automatically corrects the distortion that can occur at image peripheries (set before shot taken). Supported by NIKKOR CPU lenses Distortion Control in Retouch Menu (applied after shot taken) | No | ||||||
Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction | Like the professional Nikon D3 and D300, the D90 compensates for lateral chromatic aberration. "Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction" function serves to reduce moiré and provides optimized edge sharpness. | Like the professional Nikon D3 and D300, the D5000 compensates for lateral chromatic aberration. "Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction" function serves to reduce moiré and provides optimized edge sharpness. | N/A | ||||||
Self Timer | Can be selected from 2, 5, 10, and 20 s duration Select number of shots taken when timer fires | Can be selected from 2, 5, 10, and 20 s duration Select number of shots taken when timer fires | 10 sec. or 2 sec. Delay Select number of shots taken when timer fires | ||||||
Mirror Lock Up Feature | Yes in custom function menu | Yes in custom function menu | Yes in custom function menu | ||||||
Interval Timer Shooting | No | Yes, photographs automatically taken at predetermined selected intervals. Set for up to 999 images | No | ||||||
Depth of Field Preview | Dedicated button | No | Dedicated button | ||||||
Optional Vertical Battery Grip Accessory | MB-D80 can take two EN-EL3e or six AA batteries | No dedicated battery grip accessory | BG-E5 can take two LP-E5 batteries or six AA batteries | ||||||
Text Input | Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in Exif header | Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in Exif header | No | ||||||
Remote Control | Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 or Remote Cord MC-DC2 | Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 or Remote Cord MC-DC2 | Wireless Remote Controller RC-5 or Remote Switch RS-60E3 (cord) | ||||||
HDMI | HDMI 1.3-compliant Type C | HDMI 1.3-compliant Type C | HDMI 1.3-compliant Type C | ||||||
Battery Type and Duration (Approx.) | Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e rechargeable battery and charger supplied 850 shots per charge based on CIPA Standard 50% with flash | Lithium-Ion EN-EL9a rechargeable battery and charger supplied 510 shots per charge based on CIPA Standard 50% with flash | Lithium-Ion LP-E5 rechargeable battery and charger supplied 400 shots per charge based on CIPA Standard 50% with flash | ||||||
Dedicated GPS Accessory | Optional Nikon GP-1 GPS Unit Attaches on hot shoe via cable to camera. Useful for geo-tagging applications | Optional Nikon GP-1 GPS Unit Attaches on hot shoe via cable to camera. Useful for geo-tagging applications | No | ||||||
Supported Languages in Menu | 16 Menu Language selections: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish | 16 Menu Language selections: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish | 25 Menu Language selections: English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukraine, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese) | ||||||
Supplied Software | QuickTime Nikon Transfer utility ViewNX software ViewNX allows you to rotate, compress for e-mail, create a slide show and convert images from your D90. ViewNX allows you to convert RAW NEF files to JPEG and TIFF formats DirectX 9 Nikon Capture NX 2 editing software 60 day trial version | QuickTime Nikon Transfer utility ViewNX software ViewNX allows you to rotate, compress for e-mail, create a slide show and convert images from your D90. ViewNX allows you to convert RAW NEF files to JPEG and TIFF formats DirectX 9 Nikon Capture NX 2 editing software 60 day trial version | EOS Utility 2.6 (Mac/Windows) Digital Photo Professional 3.6 (Mac/Windows) RAW conversion ImageBrowser 6.2 (Mac) / ZoomBrowser EX 6.3 (Windows) Picture Style Editor 1.5 (Mac/Windows) WFT Utility 3.3 (Mac/Windows) PhotoStitch 3.2 (Mac) PhotoStitch 3.1 (Windows) Movie Edit Task 3.2 (Mac/Windows) | ||||||
Accessories Included in the Box | Rubber Eyecup DK-21 Camera Strap AN-DC1 USB Cable UC-E4 AV Cable EG-D2 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Battery Charger MH-18a Nikon Software Suite CD Instruction Manuals Eyepiece Cap DK-5 Protective Clear LCD Cover BM-10 Vincent Bockaert's 123 of Digital Imaging ebook (Canada) | Rubber Eyecup DK-24 Camera Strap AN-DC3 USB Cable UC-E6 Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a, Battery Charger MH-23 Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM Instruction Manuals Eyepiece Cap DK-5 Vincent Bockaert's 123 of Digital Imaging ebook (Canada) | Rubber Eyecup Ef C Wide Strap EW-100DBIII USB Interface Cable IFC-200U Audio Video Cable AVC-DC400 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E5, Battery Charger LC-E5 EOS Digital Solution Disk Instruction Manuals "Great Photography is Easy" Booklet and "Do More with Macro" Booklet | ||||||
Memory Card Type | SD (Secure Digital) memory cards; camera supports SDHC | SD (Secure Digital) memory cards; camera supports SDHC | SD (Secure Digital) memory cards; camera supports SDHC | ||||||
Size | 132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in) | 127 x 104 x 80 mm (5.0 x 4.1 x 3.1 in) | 129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.1 x 3.9 x 2.4 in) | ||||||
Warranty | Two year in Canada warranty | Two year in Canada warranty | One year warranty | ||||||
Weight | 703g | 560g | 520g | ||||||
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