| General | Nikon D5000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | D5000 | Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
| Predecessor Model | Nikon D60 | |
| Successor Model | Nikon D5100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| MSRP | $329 | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | DSLR | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Nikon D5000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Format | DX | |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 12.9 Megapixel | 21.1 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.3 Megapixel | 18.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 200 - 3,200 | 80 - 3,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 200 - 6,400 | 80 - 12,800 |
| Photo | Nikon D5000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | EXPEED | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Other Resolutions | 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal, Basic | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto,12 manual modes with fine-tuning, preset manual white balance, white balance bracketing (3 frames) | |
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis |
| Focus | Nikon D5000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Tracking Single Face Detection |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets |
| Optics | Nikon D5000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 25 - 500 mm | |
| Optical Zoom | 20x | |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 - 6.5 | |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 5 cm | |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type |
| Screen | Nikon D5000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.7" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Nikon D5000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.52x | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -2 to +1 |
| Shutter | Nikon D5000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 4 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/1600 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 4.0 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | for image sensor cleaning |
| Flash | Nikon D5000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow sync Rear curtain | Auto Auto/Red-Eye Reduction Flash On Off Red-Eye Reduction Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 17.00 m at ISO 100 | 4.30 m |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec | |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Nikon D5000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Manual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program, Auto, Advanced Scene Modes | |
| Metering Range | 0 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 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 868 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 22.7 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.5 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 72 |
| Video | Nikon D5000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | Video with Mono Audio, NTSC & PAL Output | |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Nikon D5000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Nikon D5000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | via Eye-Fi | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Optional ML-L3 |
| Environmental | Nikon D5000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
| Physical | Nikon D5000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 127 x 104 x 80 mm (5 x 4.09 x 3.15") | 96 x 55 x 25 mm (3.78 x 2.17 x 0.98") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz) | 166 g (0.37 lb / 5.86 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.1 x 5 x 2" |
| Power and Storage | Nikon D5000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL9a | NP-BX1 |
| Battery Life | 510 shots | |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Other | Nikon D5000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec | |
| Orientation Sensor |
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