Nikon D5200 Camera

 

  The Nikon D5200 is the company's latest 'upper entry-level' DSLR, aimed both at beginners and those looking for a step-up from a basic budget model. Announced in November 2012, it comes just over a year and a half after its predecessor, the D5100. It's positioned between the entry-level D3200
and the mid-range D7100, and goes head-to-head against Canon's EOS T4i / 650D.
Externally the D5200 is virtually indistinguishable from its predecessor, with the only control change being a new drive mode button on the top surface. Like the D5100 before it, the main screen remains fully-articulated and hinged on the side, sporting the same 3in / 921k panel.
The big changes take place under the hood. The D5200 is equipped with a 24 Megapixel CMOS sensor, not the same Nikon-designed sensor as in the D3200, but a newly designed chip from Toshiba, something we've not seen before in a Nikon DSLR. The D5200 inherits the D7000's 39-point AF system with nine cross-type sensors, along with the same 2016 pixel RGB metering system with scene detection. It also features 1080p movies.
  Nikon describes the D5200 as being for 'advanced amateurs' and it's pretty astonishing what you get in a 'one up from basic' DSLR like the D3200. But the Canon EOS Rebel T4i / 650D is similarly priced and offers a comparable level of features and handling with some notable differences that go beyond the obvious resolution and AF system.

Nikon D5200 design and controls  
   The D5200 bears more than a passing resemblance to the D5100 it replaces and from a casual glance you'd be forgiven for assuming they were identical. In fact there are some minor differences to the D5200 body styling, which looks a little more sculpted. The D5200 is available in black, red or brown and though I'm not a fan of the glossy plastic finish it looks stylish if not particularly durable.
For a DSLR, the D5200 is relatively compact. For the record, the dimensions are 129x98x78mm and it weighs 555g without the lens attached but with the battery and an SD card fitted. That's no more than a millimetre difference in any dimension than the D5100 and only 5g heavier. The Canon EOS Rebel T4i / 650D measures 133x100x79mm and weighs 575g including the battery and a card; though it's a little heavier and marginally larger I actually preferred the feel of the EOS body in my hand. It has a more ergonomic design, particularly at the rear where there's a much larger thumb space providing a better grip. 
   The control layout of the D5200 is almost identical to that of its predecessor, with only one significant exception and that's the addition of a drive mode button, or as Nikon calls it, release mode button, to the right side of the top panel. There's no change to the triumvirate of buttons - movie, exposure compensation and info - immediately behind the shutter release and the new button neatly occupies the space immediately behind them. Press it and the release mode menu provides access to continuous shooting, self-timer and remote functions.
   The rear of the D5200 looks virtually identical to its predecessor and is mainly occupied by the same 3 inch 921k dot articulated LCD screen. Nikon D5200 24.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR NIKKOR Zoom Lens (Red)