Well, Nikon has launched new product again, Nikon D5000. It makes me confused, what i must choose now. Nikon D5000, D60 or D90? This time, i will compare three of that..
1) Sensor Resolutions
- D60 = 10.2 MP
- D90 = 12.3 MP
- D5000 = 12.3 MP
2) AF System
- D60 = 3-point
- D90 = 11-point
- D5000 = 11-point
3) AF with all Nikkor lenses
- D60 = No
-D90 = Yes
-D5000 = No
4) LCD Size / Resolutions
- D60 = 2.5" / 230.000 pixels
- D90 = 3.0" / 920.000 pixels
- D5000 = 2.7" / 270.000 pixels
5) LCD Position
- D60 = Fixed
- D90 = Fixed
- D5000 = Flip-down, rotating
6) Viewfinder mage / coverage
- D60 = 0.8X / 95%
- D90 = 0.94X / 96%
- D5000 = 0.78X / 95%
7) Dust Reduction System
- D60 = Yes, w/airflow control system
- D90 = Yes
- D5000 = Yes, w/airflow control system
8) Live view
- D60 = No
- D90 = Yes
- D5000 = Yes
9) ISO range (fully expanded)
- D60 = 100-3200
- D90 = 100-6400
- D5000 = 100-6400
10) Continuous shooting rate
- D60 = 3 fps
- D90 = 4.5 fps
- D5000 = 4 fps
11) White Balance by color temperature
- D60 = No
- D90 = Yes
- D5000 = No
12) Built-in wireless flash support
- D60 = No
- D90 = Yes
- D5000 = No
13) Quiet release mode
- D60 = No
- D90 = No
- D5000 = Yes
14) Interval Timer Shooting
- D60 = No
- D90 = No
- D5000 = Yes
15) HD Video Recording
- D60 = No
- D90 = Yes, 1280x720,24 fps
- D5000 = Yes, 1280x720.24 fps
16) HDMI output
- D60 = No
- D90 = No
- D5000 = Yes
17) GPS support
- D60 = No
- D90 = Yes
-D5000 = Yes
18) Shutter durability
- D60 = N/A
- D90 = 100,000
- D5000 = 100,000
19) Battery used
- D60 = EN-EL9
- D90 = EN-EL3e
- D5000 = EN-EL9a
20) Battery life (CIPA standard)
- D60 = 500 shots
- D90 = 850 shots
- D5000 = 510 shots
21) Battery grip available
- D60 = No
- D90 = Yes
- D5000 = No
22) Dimensions ( W x H x D )
- D60 = 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in
- D90 = 5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in
- D5000 = 5.0 x 4.1 x 3.1 in
23) Weight (body only)
- D60 = 495 g
- D90 = 620 g
- D5000 = 560 g
As you see, the D5000 is essentially a D90 that's been stripped down just a little. One important difference between the two is that D5000 only supports autofocus on AF-S and AF-I lenses, just like the D60.