Nikon D5000 vs Nikon Coolpix S5200

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5000 Nikon Coolpix S5200
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD5000Coolpix S5200
      Predecessor ModelNikon D60
      Successor ModelNikon D5100
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5000 Nikon Coolpix S5200
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm6.16 x 4.62 mm
      Total Pixels12.9 Megapixel16.79 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 3,200125 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range200 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D5000 Nikon Coolpix S5200
      ProcessorEXPEED
      Max Image Resolution4288 x 28484608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto,12 manual modes with fine-tuning, preset manual white balance, white balance bracketing (3 frames)
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Nikon D5000 Nikon Coolpix S5200
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points11
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
      Optics Nikon D5000 Nikon Coolpix S5200
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range26 - 156 mm
      Optical Zoom6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5000 Nikon Coolpix S5200
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5000 Nikon Coolpix S5200
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%99%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.52x
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D5000 Nikon Coolpix S5200
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D5000 Nikon Coolpix S5200
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      TTL Auto
      Flash Range17.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D5000 Nikon Coolpix S5200
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program, Auto, Advanced Scene Modes
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D5000 Nikon Coolpix S5200
      DxO Low Light ISO868
      DxO Color Depth22.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.5
      DxO Overall Score72
      Video Nikon D5000 Nikon Coolpix S5200
      Internal Recording ModesVideo with Mono Audio, NTSC & PAL Output
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D5000 Nikon Coolpix S5200
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D5000 Nikon Coolpix S5200
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon D5000 Nikon Coolpix S5200
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D5000 Nikon Coolpix S5200
      Dimensions127 x 104 x 80 mm (5 x 4.09 x 3.15")98 x 58 x 22 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 0.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.1 x 5.3 x 3.1"
      Power and Storage Nikon D5000 Nikon Coolpix S5200
      Battery PackEN-EL9aEN-EL19
      Battery Life510 shots160 shots
      Internal Storage25 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D5000 Nikon Coolpix S5200
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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