We take a look at Nikon's update to the D5100: the D5200. Is it a worthy upgrade? Is it a good first DSLR? Why is Alamby taking her shoes off? Watch the video to find out.

Just shy of two years after the D5100, Nikon is releasing the successor to its popular DSLR model in a bid to counter its greatest competitor, the Canon EOS 650D.

New 24-Megapixel sensor; Quality build with pivoting screen; Low image noise up to 3200 ISO; Helpful illustrations; Stereo recording in video mode

AF in LiveView still too slow; Rolling shutter in video mode; Menu interface could be improved with clearer; more coherent choices; Not very different from the D5100

The Nikon D5100 was well received by beginners and mid-level enthusiasts. Can the new Nikon D5200 go one better or does it simply lower the price of its predecessor to make it more affordable? Read on to find out...

Impressive 39-point AF system; 5fps burst rate; Stunning image quality; Intuitive graphic user interface; Wi-fi & GPS supported

Slow AF point positioning in Live View; lag when previewing creative effects in real time; No headphone port for audio monitoring; Noisy kit lens performance

The Nikon D5200 finally made its way to the US at CES 2013 . I spent a few minutes checking out the new camera at a press event and wanted to pass along some images and initial thoughts on this entry-level DSLR.

I've spent a long time looking for just the right camera, trying many along the way. I started a couple of years ago with a basic SLR and then onto a few high end compacts. More recently I bought the Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ200 bridge camera, thinking this would be the best of both worlds - easy to...

Great Features; Great Picture Quality

in April of 2011 we were impressed and gave it our highly recommended award. The biggest change on the D5200 is the upgrade to the 24.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, with the D5200 producing 5 star quality images. The D5200 can also shoot at a faster rate of 5 fps in continuous shooting.

Produces detailed images; Excellent ISO performance; Great swivel screen; 2 year warranty; Fast continuous shooting; Works with a number of optional accessories; Built-in stereo microphone; HDR mode is excellent

Quicker access to options could be provided; RAW not available when using effects or HDR mode; Slower than expected focusing speed; Slow shutter response in live view

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

Just getting used to it, but so far I am very happy with all of the features and ease of use. After being disappointed by a D3200 that I ordered on Amazon I was totally happy with the shipping and receipt of my new camera from EBay.

The Nikon D5200 is a new 24.1megapixel DSLR camera that can record Full 1080p HD movies at 1920x1280 pixels / 25fps or 50i/60i with stereo sound. A high-resolution 3-inch vari-angle LCD monitor makes it easier to compose your shots from difficult angles, while the extensive ISO range of 100-25600...

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