Price: $917 body; $1179 lens (from Livewire advertiser) Impressive combination THE LOW-DOWN This 24-megapixel DSLR is for ''advanced beginners'', according to Nikon. The internals, such as sensor, image processor, autofocus and auto-exposure are similar to the D7000, while the externals, such as...

This 24 megapixel DSLR is for "advanced beginners" according to Nikon. The internals, such as sensor, image processor, auto focus and auto exposure are similar to the D7000, while the externals, such as viewfinder and body material is not quite up to big brother standards.

The Nikon D5200 seems to be a unique combination of features of earlier Nikon models. Housed inside the body of a D5100 is a high-resolution 24.1MP image sensor from the D3200; the auto-focus 39-point system module from the D7000; and the Expeed 3 image processing engine from the professional grade...

The Nikon D5200 is a lot of camera for the money, and though it's aimed at advanced beginners in terms of image quality and capabilities, it's not too far removed from DSLRs geared for more serious photographers.

24.1-megapixel CMOS sensor delivers high resolution images and generally great image quality; Comfortably familiar body design that features some welcome refinements; Excellent high-ISO performance for its class; Excellent dynamic range; Standard ISO from 100 to 6400; with extended range up to...

Slightly slower than average autofocus speeds; Low-light AF performance not as good as some competing models; Changing some basic settings takes more time and effort than it should; Optical viewfinder is tiny and cramped; Special Effects (accessible from Mode dial) are limited (just seven); and the...

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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

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...

Cant comment just yet, but this camera is certainly on my "Wishlist" I currently use a D5000 and the D5200 is the obvious upgrade for me.

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.

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

Small pentamirror viewfinder; Will not autofocus with screw-drive lenses; Noisy focus during video recording; Only one control wheel

Consequently, the compact D5200 packs some ‘big camera' specs, giving it broad appeal from entry-level to enthusiast. Converts are probably also going to like the colour of our test camera, which is a metallic-look red finish that's actually very classy in a similar way to the Pentax K-30's blue.

The D5200 follows Nikon's D5100 and offers a new sensor with higher resolution (24MP instead of 16MP in the D5100). The new camera has an APS-C-sized CMOS sensor and uses a fast and reliable AF system with 39 focus sensors, including nine cross-type sensors.