SeekerNikon D5200
The under-$1,000 Nikon D5200 is a capable D-SLR that delivers impressive image quality and continuous shooting at 4 frames per second, earning it our Editors' Choice.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- 24MP DX-format CMOS sensor
- 39-point (9 cross type) dynamic area AF system with 3D tracking
- Up to 5 frames per second continuous shooting
- 1080p 30FPS HD video (1080p, 60i) with full-time contrast-detect AF
- ISO 100-6400, expandable to 25,600 equivalent
- 3 inch vari-angle LCD with 921,000 dots
- Wi-Fi (for sharing and remote camera control) and GPS compatible (sold separately)
PROS
+ Excellent image quality.
+ Fast autofocus.
+ 4fps continuous shooting.
+ Sharp vari-angle LCD.
+ 39-point autofocus system.
+ Fast to start and shoot.
+ 1080i60 video capture.
+ Wi-Fi and GPS add-ons available.
CONS
- Small pentamirror viewfinder.
- Will not autofocus with screw-drive lenses.
- Noisy focus during video recording.
- Only one control wheel.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on May 03, 2013
The under-$1,000 Nikon D5200 is a capable D-SLR that delivers impressive image quality and continuous shooting at 4 frames per second, earning it our Editors' Choice.
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By TrustedReviews on January 30, 2013
Having spent most of 2012 updating its full-frame DSLR range with the addition of the
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By TrustedReviews on January 30, 2013
1/400sec @ f/8, ISO 100, 13mm, AWB
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By TrustedReviews on January 30, 2013
Below are the images from our standard ISO test, starting from the Nikon D5200’s lowest setting of ISO 100 and rising incrementally to
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By TrustedReviews on January 30, 2013
Apart from a few minor changes the D5200’s body remains unchanged from the D5100. Comparing the two cameras side by side, we were somewhat surprised to find that the D5200 is 45g heavier than its predecessor, despite the dimensions being almost identical. That said it’s not as weighty as the D7000. While the handgrip is comfortable enough, those with larger hands may find that it isn’t quite big enough to accommodate their little finger, which will instead be relegated to the underside of the battery compartment. This isn’t necessarily all that much of a problem, however it is something to be aware of.
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By TrustedReviews on January 30, 2013
Employing the same 2,016-pixel RGB sensor that’s used in the D7000, the D5200 offers a choice of Matrix, Center-weighted and Spot metering modes. With the camera set to Matrix mode for general shooting, the D5200 produces images that appear to be well exposed on-screen, with closer inspection of the histograms in Photoshop and Camera Raw proving this to be the case. While the D5200 offers up to /-5EV of exposure compensation we rarely found ourselves needing to use any. In addition to EV compensation the D5200 also offers Nikon’s own Active-D Lighting technology, which aims to restore more detail in high-contrast scenes via in-camera processing. Six levels of strength are available in total: auto, extra high, high, normal, low and off.
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