Nikon D5000 di poduksi dengan banyak fitur, performa yang hebat, dan kualitas foto yang baik, Untuk harga bisa dibilang sangat ekonomis dikelasnya.Nikon D5000 adalah segmen kamera dibawah $ 1.000 pengganti Nikon D80 yang ditunggu-tunggu. Ada banyak perubahan yang signifikan pada model ini. Nikon D5000 beralih ke sensor CMOS dari yang semula CCD , yang dalam hal ini, digunakannya versi 12,3-megapiksel yang sama seperti yang ada di D90. ditambah dengan adanya LCD flip-down-and-swivel (untuk DSLRs Nikon), dan sebuah perbaikan baru sistem AF – sistem 11-point AF yang sama seperti D90 .
Effective pixels
12.3 million
Image sensor
CMOS sensor, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 12.9 million; Nikon DX-format
Image size (pixels)
4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S]
Sensitivity
ISO 200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3 EV. Can also
be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) below ISO 200,
or to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 3200,
ISO sensitivity auto control available
Storage media
SD memory cards, SDHC compliant
Monitor
Vari-angle type, 2.7-in., approx. 230k-dot TFT LCD, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment
Exposure metering
3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering
Exposure modes
Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]),
Advanced Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up,
Night portrait, Night landscape, Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset,
Dusk/dawn, Pet portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn colors, Food,
Silhouette, High key, and Low key), programmed auto with flexible
program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A),
manual (M)
Interface
Hi-Speed USB
Power sources
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a, AC Adapter EH-5a
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 127 x 104 x 80 mm (5.0 x 4.1 x 3.1 in.)
Weight
Approx. 560 g (1 lb. 4 oz.) without battery, memory card, or body cap