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April 2013
(80%)
130 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(94%)
103 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Excellent dynamicrange
Low image noise
Reasonable color accuracy
Excellent autofocus system accuracy
Fast 39point AF with fastlens in good light
Quick shutterlag
Nearly instant blackout
Very fast poweron and poweroff times
Quick to record and stop
With excellent photo and video quality for its class
A fluid shooting design and solid feature set
The Nikon D5200 delivers a lot for the money
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.
Good still and video image quality
Light and compact
Competitive high ISO performance
5 fps continuous shooting speed
Capable autofocus system
Fast Autofocus
Great image quality
39-point Autofocus system
Excellent low ISO performance in both JPEG and Raw files
Class-leading noise performance at high ISO sensitivities
Very good default JPEG settings
Articulated rear screen
Effective auto white balance in a variety of lighting conditions
Auto ISO selection can be linked to lens focal length
Generous frame coverage of 39-point AF array
Customizeable Fn button
In-camera Raw processing
Abil
Great image quality with low noise
5fps continuous shooting
39-point with 9 cross-type AF system
Partial manual video exposure
Clean 1080p HDMI video out.
Impressive 39point AF system
5fps burst rate
Stunning image quality
Intuitive graphic user interface
Wifi & GPS supported
The editors didn't like
Loss of finedetails at ISO 400
Some exposure issues
Poor AWB indoors and no interactive control
Slow shottoshoot speeds
NoiseReduction even when disabled
Sluggish interface
Odd Auto ISO behavior
LCD glare when settings are changed
Videoframing mas
Though it has no significant flaws
The lack of an autofocus motor in the body limits your lens-selection flexibility
Small pentamirror viewfinder. Will not autofocus with screw-drive lenses. Noisy focus during video recording. Only one control wheel
Minimal external controls for adjusting camera settings
Lacks weather sealing of some direct competitors
95% coverage of viewfinder makes accurate framing a bit problematic
Screen lacks touch capability
Slow AF in live view and video modes (compared to mirrorless APS-C cameras)
No real-time aperture adjustment in live view
Relatively small image buffer limits burst capacity in Raw-enabled modes
Soft video output at default settings
No aperture control in video mode
Upsampled video at default 60i output
When shooting in live view
Rear screen is blacked out until data is written to the ca
No touchscreen; Undercut by close competitors; Slightly laggy focusing
With excellent low light performance, reliable results and speedy access to the most common settings, the D5200 makes it easy to make the most of your photography, whatever the conditions. Focusing could be a little faster, but other than that it's a g...
High, res sensor, Proven AF system, Articulating screen, Good interface
Special Effect JPEG only, No touchscreen, Few direct controls
The Nikon D5200 is a solid performer that delivers images with well-controlled noise and plenty of detail, albeit with slight banding in some images taken at IS0 3200 and above. It's also a nicely constructed camera, and the limited number of buttons and...
Abstract: Chaitanya Tapase is currently our Deputy Editor (Technology) with Exhibit Magazine and is a tech and gadget lover like the rest of us. Lately he has been bitten by the photography bug and is trying his best to learn using DSLR's and various photography te...
24MP, good ISO output, Great swivel screen, HDR mode is excellent
RAW not available when using effects or HDR mode, Slow AF point positioning in Live View
This is a very good mid segment SLR, which is nice to use, delivers great results and offers specifications that were only offered by top-end SLRs a few years ago....
Offer cinematic motion cadence, Affordable, Higher resolution, Quick processing, Low noise level, Good color depth, Great swivel screen
No focus motor, Does not support image stabilization, Slow continuous shooting, No panorama mode, Few glicthes
If you think premium DSLRs are not affordable then we would recommend Nikon D5200 is a perfect option for you. Going through the Nikon D5200 Review, one thing is clear that this new camera is worth the money invested and good companion for avid photograph...
At an MRP of Rs 46,950, the Nikon D5200 is definitely a worthy consideration for enthusiasts—it's ideal for someone walking up the path to becoming a professional photographer. If you own a Nikon D5100 and are looking to upgrade to a higher-end model, r...
New interface illustrates the exposure triangle, Auto minimum shutter speed for Auto ISO, 39 AF points responsive and accurate, Excellent high ISO low noise performance
921kdot resolution screen high but not competitive, Auto ISO option not in Info menu, AF Area doesn't display entire area of coverage
In closing, the Nikon D5200 should serve very well as anyone's first DSLR camera. The tri-dial learning interface has limited use, but it does help budding photographers at least see a relationship between the three legs of the exposure triangle. The came...
The D5200 is a great camera for both amateurs and those going pro. For me, DSLRs always come with a promise of catering to whatever creative needs one wants met. To make sure that we're getting our money's worth, we read the spec sheet over and over again...
In closing, the Nikon D5200 should serve very well as anyone's first DSLR camera. The tri-dial learning interface has limited use, but it does help budding photographers at least see a relationship between the three legs of the exposure triangle. The came...
New interface illustrates the exposure triangle, Auto minimum shutter speed for Auto ISO, 39 AF points responsive and accurate, Excellent high ISO low noise performance
921kdot resolution screen high but not competitive, Auto ISO option not in Info menu, AF Area doesn't display entire area of coverage
With the large number of AF points and the wide coverage, the D5200's auto-focus is fast and snappy, locking on to subjects accurately. Nikon's useful 3D-tracking AF mode helps you to focus and re-compose without losing your plane of focus, as the camera...
