Nikon D5000 vs Sony a7C
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D5000 and Sony a7C. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon D5000 is manufacturered by Nikon but Sony a7C is from Sony. Both Nikon and Sony are well known brands though.
Nikon D5000 were released 2009 and Sony a7C was released 2020. That is a 11 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Nikon D5000 | 2009 |
Sony a7C | 2020 |
Type of camera
Nikon D5000 is a DSLR camera while Sony a7C is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D5000 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Sony a7C has a "Sony Full Frame"-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 ** |
Nikon D5000 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Sony a7C | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** 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 (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Resolution
Nikon D5000 has a 12,3 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a7C has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Nikon D5000 |
12,3 MP
12212224 pixels 4288 x 2848 |
Sony a7C |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Sony a7C has a 97 % 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
Sony a7C has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D5000. Sony a7C has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Nikon D5000 has 200 to 6400.
Camera | ISO Range |
Nikon D5000 | 200-6400 |
Sony a7C | 100-51200 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
There is a big difference between these two cameras. Sony a7C 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.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D5000
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7C
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D5000 can shoot up to 4 pictures per seconds and Sony a7C can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Nikon D5000 | 4 |
Sony a7C | 10 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Nikon D5000 and Sony a7C 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.
Nikon D5000 weighs 590 gr (equal to 1.3 lb) which is 16% heavier than Sony a7C and its 509 gr (or 1.12 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Nikon D5000 | 590 gr 1.3 lb |
Sony a7C | 509 gr 1.12 lb |
Nikon D5000 vs Sony a7C Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D5000 and Sony a7C, 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 |
Nikon D5000 |
Sony a7C |
Name | Nikon D5000 | Sony a7C |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon D5000 |
Sony a7C |
Release Year | 2009 | 2020 |
Release Date | 2009-04-14 | 2020-09-15 |
MSRP | 849 USD | 1799 USD |
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Camera Type |
Nikon D5000 |
Sony a7C |
Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Nikon D5000 |
Sony a7C |
Sensor Size |
APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX" |
Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Resolution | 4288 x 2848 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 12,3 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | EXPEED | BIONZ X |
Image |
Nikon D5000 |
Sony a7C |
ISO Range | 200 - 6400 | 100 - 51200 |
White Balance Presets | 12 | 7 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No |
Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis)) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 5 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Nikon D5000 |
Sony a7C |
Autofocus Motor | No | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 11 | 693 |
Lens Mount |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
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 |
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 |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Nikon D5000 |
Sony a7C |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 2,7” | 3” |
Screen dots | 230000 | 921600 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | N/A | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78× (0.52× 35mm equiv.) | 0.59x |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 2360000 |
Photography features |
Nikon D5000 |
Sony a7C |
Frames per second | 4 fps | 10 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
Built-in Flash Range | 17 meters | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Nikon D5000 |
Sony a7C |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 |
MPEG4 H.264 XAVC-S |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Nikon D5000 |
Sony a7C |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Nikon D5000 |
Sony a7C |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Eye-Fi Connected |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac (dual-band) + Bluetooth + NFC) |
Remote Control |
Yes (Optional (ML-L3))
|
Yes (via smartphone or Bluetooth) |
GPS |
Yes Optional |
No |
Body & Dimensions |
Nikon D5000 |
Sony a7C |
Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Nikon EN-EL9a Lithium-Ion battery
|
NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 510 shots | 740 shots |
Width | 127 mm | 124 mm |
Height | 104 mm | 71 mm |
Depth | 80 mm | 60 mm |
Weight | 590 gram | 509 gram |