Sony ZV-E10 vs Nikon D5000
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony ZV-E10 and Nikon D5000. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony ZV-E10 is manufacturered by Sony but Nikon D5000 is from Nikon. Both Sony and Nikon are well known brands though.
Sony ZV-E10 were released 2021 and Nikon D5000 was released 2009. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Sony ZV-E10 | 2021 |
| Nikon D5000 | 2009 |
Type of camera
Sony ZV-E10 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. Sony ZV-E10 has a "Sony APS-C"-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 ** |
| Sony ZV-E10 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| 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 (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Sony ZV-E10 has a 24 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 |
| Sony ZV-E10 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
| Nikon D5000 |
12,3 MP
12212224 pixels 4288 x 2848 |
Sony ZV-E10 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 ZV-E10 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D5000. Sony ZV-E10 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Nikon D5000 has 200 to 6400.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Sony ZV-E10 | 100-32000 |
| Nikon D5000 | 200-6400 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
There is a big difference between these two cameras. Sony ZV-E10 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 Sony ZV-E10
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. Sony ZV-E10 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Nikon D5000 can shoot up to 4 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Sony ZV-E10 | 11 |
| Nikon D5000 | 4 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony ZV-E10 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.
Nikon D5000 weighs 590 gr (equal to 1.3 lb) which is 72% heavier than Sony ZV-E10 and its 343 gr (or 0.76 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Sony ZV-E10 | 343 gr 0.76 lb |
| Nikon D5000 | 590 gr 1.3 lb |
Sony ZV-E10 vs Nikon D5000 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony ZV-E10 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 |
Sony ZV-E10 |
Nikon D5000 |
| Name | Sony ZV-E10 | Nikon D5000 |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Nikon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony ZV-E10 |
Nikon D5000 |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2009 |
| Release Date | 2021-07-27 | 2009-04-14 |
| MSRP | 699 USD | 849 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony ZV-E10 |
Nikon D5000 |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony ZV-E10 |
Nikon D5000 |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX" |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 4288 x 2848 pixels |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 12,3 MP |
| Image Processor | BIONZ X | EXPEED |
Image |
Sony ZV-E10 |
Nikon D5000 |
| ISO Range | 100 - 32000 | 200 - 6400 |
| White Balance Presets | 10 | 12 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony ZV-E10 |
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 | 425 | 11 |
| Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (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 |
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 |
Sony ZV-E10 |
Nikon D5000 |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
| Screen size | 3” | 2,7” |
| Screen dots | 920000 | 230000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | N/A |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | No Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78× (0.52× 35mm equiv.) | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony ZV-E10 |
Nikon D5000 |
| Frames per second | 11 fps | 4 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony ZV-E10 |
Nikon D5000 |
| Video recording | Yes | Yes |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 XAVC-S |
MPEG4 |
| Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 1920 |
1280 x 720 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony ZV-E10 |
Nikon D5000 |
| Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony ZV-E10 |
Nikon D5000 |
| HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Port | Yes | No |
| Headphone Port | Yes | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth) |
Yes Eye-Fi Connected |
| Remote Control | Supported (no further information) |
Yes (Optional (ML-L3))
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| GPS | No |
Yes Optional
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Body & Dimensions |
Sony ZV-E10 |
Nikon D5000 |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery & charger
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Nikon EN-EL9a Lithium-Ion battery
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 440 shots | 510 shots |
| Width | 115 mm | 127 mm |
| Height | 64 mm | 104 mm |
| Depth | 45 mm | 80 mm |
| Weight | 343 gram | 590 gram |