DxOMark has just published reviews of the Nikon D5000 and Canon Ti, the two main DSLRs to come out this spring, and report a 10-point gap in their sensor image quality scores, with the Nikon coming out ahead. The ratings, which are based on analysis of RAW image data at the sensor level, do not take into accouunt internal post-processing which may take place when converting images to JPEGs, which may narrow or even eliminate this gap. But, “the Nikon D5000 outperforms the Canon [Ti] for every metric evaluated on dxomark.com.” Should this make a difference when making a purchasing decision? Yes, but only a slight one. Other factors, such as layout, performance, resolution, and whether or not you are already invested in one lens system or another, may weigh more heavily.
For details, read the DxOMark press release or go straight to the report:
New DxO Optics Pro v5.3.4 now supports Nikon D5000, Canon EOS 500D
New release coincides with publication of data and rankings for both cameras on www.dxomark.com, and supports additional camera models from Fuji, Pentax and Sony
Paris, France – June 10, 2009 – DxO Labs is pleased to announce the release of its new DxO Optics Pro version 5.3.4, which supports the two latest models from Canon and Nikon — the EOS 500D (Digital Rebel T1i or Kiss Digital X3) and the D5000, respectively. These two new cameras have generated a lot of attention among photo enthusiasts.Along with the new Nikon and Canon cameras, DxO Optics Pro v5.3.4 supports five additional models among the ones most frequently asked about by our customers — the Fuji S100FS, Pentax K-m, and Pentax K200, Sony A200 and Sony A300.
With these seven new models and all the associated optical correction modules, DxO Optics Pro now supports more than 1,400 camera body/lens combinations!
The release of DxO Optics Pro v5.3.4 is accompanied by the publication of comprehensive RAW sensor data and DxOMark Sensor rankings for the Canon EOS 500D and the Nikon D5000 on the dxomark.com website, along with reviews for both. As a bonus, an in-depth “Insight” article is also available online that analyzes the RAW sensor data for these two cameras as an example of how to use the dxomark.com database to make comparisons between sensor models.
“This new release of DxO Optics Pro v.5.3.4 reflects our determination to provide the highest-quality RAW image processing support for new camera models just as soon as we possibly can, as well as our desire to listen to our customers about the cameras and lenses they want us to support,” said Cyrille de La Chesnais, Director Sales & Marketing, DxO Labs Consumer Business. “As a further demonstration of this commitment, our imaging scientists have gone the ‘extra mile’ to give the photographic community timely and in-depth RAW sensor data for these two cameras that have just appeared on the market,” he added.
DxO Optics Pro prices and availability
- DxO Optics Pro v5.3.4 Standard: $169 / 124 € ex VAT and sales taxes
- DxO Optics Pro v5.3.4 Elite: $299 / 249 € ex VAT and sales taxes
All customers who bought DxO Optics Pro since 1st August 2007 are entitled to a free upgrade to version 5.3.4.
For other users:
- Upgrade to DxO Optics Pro v5.3.4 Standard: $95 / 69 € excl. VAT and sales taxes
- Upgrade to DxO Optics Pro v5.3.4 Elite: $125 / 89 € excl. VAT and sales taxes
Each DxO Optics Pro license includes a stand-alone application, an Adobe Photoshop plug-in and an Adobe Lightroom plug-in, and allows installation on two computers.
