The Nikon D5100 is a solid camera with excellent photo and video quality, but relatively sluggish performance tarnishes its allure for me. Nikon fixes that in the D5200 with the same new autofocus and metering systems that debuted in the D600, plus an updated higher-end viewfinder, and the result is a noticeably better shooting experience that makes it an excellent choice for all-around family and vacation photography.

The Nikon D5200 makes a great choice for family and vacation photographers.

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.

Though it has no significant flaws; the lack of an autofocus motor in the body limits your lens-selection flexibility.

Upgrade from a D5000, and it is a substantial upgrade: 24.2 megapixel sensor; standard ISO at 100, reaching up to 6400 ISO; built-in HDR, 5 frame per second burst; 39 focus points; larger variable tilt LCD display (hinged on the left side-more useful when mounted on tripod), and shutter release mode...

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 think this is a great camera if you are a budding photographer, like me. It's so easy to take with you that I end up taking it wherever I go, just in case there are good photo opportunities.

*Picture Quality *Flip out screen *HDR Mode *Colour depth *Ease of use

*Battery Life could be better *Screen needs cleaning every so often due to fingerprints

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...

The 24 MP camera is for the advanced amateur. Has manual settings for artistic photos and program functions for quick shots under most conditions. Now for the downside. Had an issue with a connector on the camera for down loading your photos.

This is an amazing camera, the ease of use and quality of pictures is outstanding, go buy one, dont search any further.

Easy to use; amazing quality; best on market

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Performance is much better than expected…and I expected a lot based on camera magazine reviews. I upgraded from a Nikon D40. Images and low noise are incredible. Focus is very fast with a choice of a 39 points system. Customized settings for sharpening, saturation etc.

incredible images and focus speed easy to use as auto very customizable sharpening saturation etc excellent d lighting small form factor

loud lens focus in video mode

Camera takes great pictures! Easy menus, but many options if you like to dig into them. The preset effect modes are fun and easy to use also.

Effects; Menu system; pull out screen

Battery life

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High image quality; Swiveling LCD helps get creative angles; Solid low-light performance; Fast and accurate auto focus; Customizable function buttons; Help system for beginners; Appealing special effects and filters; Very adjustable picture controls; HDR shooting mode; Optional wireless adapter

Only one control/thumb wheel; Burst modes could be faster; Built-in flash is weak; Wi-Fi and GPS not included (but optional; Viewfinder could be bigger