The Nikon D5200 is a mid-range DSLR, a streamlined step up from the Nikon D7000. It's geared towards anyone keen for good quality images but without being able to afford a high-end DSLR. It comes as competition to cameras such as Canon's EOS 650D and the Pentax K5.

Excellent autofocus

Lack of absolute sharpness in some images

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.

Graphical interface; Low light performance; Image quality; Articulated screen

No touchscreen; Undercut by close competitors; Slightly laggy focusing

The Nikon D5200, announced at the end of 2012, sits between the D3200 and D7100 in the Nikon DSLR range, and eclipses the opposition for resolution by including an impressive 24.1MP sensor. It even outdoes full-frame cameras like the Canon 5D MkIII.

No matter what your ambitions or skill level are, this camera could arguably be an ideal option for many when...

I always prefer using the Canon when it comes about camera but I was highly impressed with all the features of the new Nikon D5200. I ordered it right away without any delay. The 24.1 mp can take lovely pictures and the camera also supports various picture formats and the lens of the camera can be...

All in all I am very satisfied with my new camera that I upgraded from the 3100. I love the 39 focus points and all of the different scene options available. The 5 fps is extremely fast enough for me. I also love the stereo microphone built-in on the front for recording video.

I love the quality and speed plus the flip out screen

Most of the buttons are too close together and hard to find sometimes also the memory card door opens while holding the camera

I purchased the EP-5A to go with my D5300. I use the D5300 for astrophotography and the EP-5A allows me to use AC power instead of batteries. I already had the required EH-5 AC adapter.

Just what I was looking for. A move up from my old camera with the ability to input settings or go fully automatic.

Light weight; quality pictures; takes very good video

Cost including lens

The basics Nikon's a big name in the camera world, and we've got the company's D5200 DSLR armed with a massive 24.1-megapixel sensor to put through its paces. It's a capable shooter, complete with full HD video skills and superb image quality, but does its fiddly controls get in the way?

I got this as a step up from the D3100. With a larger sensor and twice as many mega pixels the image quality has improved from the already excellent D3100. With a 5 fps shutter and a flip-out screen, action photography and photography in awkward places has never been easier.