Canon EOS Ra vs Nikon D5000
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Ra and Nikon D5000. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS Ra is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D5000 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.
Canon EOS Ra were released 2018 and Nikon D5000 was released 2009. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS Ra | 2018 |
Nikon D5000 | 2009 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS Ra is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D5000 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Ra has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor while Nikon D5000 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Canon EOS Ra | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
Nikon D5000 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Canon EOS Ra has a 30 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D5000 has 12,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Canon EOS Ra |
30 MP
30105600 pixels 6720 x 4480 |
Nikon D5000 |
12,3 MP
12212224 pixels 4288 x 2848 |
Canon EOS Ra has a 147 % larger resolution than Nikon D5000. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS Ra has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D5000. Canon EOS Ra has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 40000 while Nikon D5000 has 200 to 6400.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS Ra | 100-40000 |
Nikon D5000 | 200-6400 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
There is a big difference between these two cameras. Canon EOS Ra has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D5000 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D5000 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS Ra belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Ra
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D5000
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Ra can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Nikon D5000 can shoot up to 4 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS Ra | 8 |
Nikon D5000 | 4 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS Ra and Nikon D5000 can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS Ra weighs 660 gr (equal to 1.46 lb) which is 12% heavier than Nikon D5000 and its 590 gr (or 1.3 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS Ra | 660 gr 1.46 lb |
Nikon D5000 | 590 gr 1.3 lb |
Canon EOS Ra vs Nikon D5000 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Ra and Nikon D5000, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS Ra |
Nikon D5000 |
Name | Canon EOS Ra | Nikon D5000 |
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS Ra |
Nikon D5000 |
Release Year | 2018 | 2009 |
Release Date | 2018-11-05 | 2009-04-14 |
MSRP | 2499 USD | 849 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS Ra |
Nikon D5000 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS Ra |
Nikon D5000 |
Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX" |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6720 x 4480 pixels | 4288 x 2848 pixels |
Megapixels | 30 MP | 12,3 MP |
Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | EXPEED |
Image |
Canon EOS Ra |
Nikon D5000 |
ISO Range | 100 - 40000 | 200 - 6400 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 12 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS Ra |
Nikon D5000 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | No |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 5655 | 11 |
Lens Mount |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
DX / APS-C (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS Ra |
Nikon D5000 |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3.2” | 2,7” |
Screen dots | 2100000 | 230000 |
Touch screen | Yes | No |
Screen type | TFT LCD | N/A |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76× | 0.78× (0.52× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | 3690000 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS Ra |
Nikon D5000 |
Frames per second | 8 fps | 4 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 17 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS Ra |
Nikon D5000 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
MPEG4 |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1280 x 720 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS Ra |
Nikon D5000 |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS Ra |
Nikon D5000 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | No |
Headphone Port | Yes | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.1 LE) |
Yes Eye-Fi Connected |
Remote Control | Yes (via smartphone) |
Yes (Optional (ML-L3))
|
GPS | No |
Yes Optional |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS Ra |
Nikon D5000 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Nikon EN-EL9a Lithium-Ion battery
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 370 shots | 510 shots |
Width | 136 mm | 127 mm |
Height | 98 mm | 104 mm |
Depth | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Weight | 660 gram | 590 gram |