Here are the main differences between the D5200 and the D5100:
They both have:
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D5200 | D5100 | |
Price | ~$1299 (approx) | $547 |
Pixels | 24.1 | 16.2 |
FPS | 5 | 4 |
AF Points | 39 | 11 |
RGB Sensor | 2016 pixels | 420 pixels |
Processor | Expeed 3 | Expeed 2 |
User Interface | Updated | |
File settings | Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats | Compressed 14-bit NEF (RAW) JPEG (Baseline Compliant) |
Movie settings | HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps VGA 640x424 / 30 fps VGA 640x424 / 25 fps | HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280x720 / 30 fps HD 1,280x720 / 24 fps VGA 640x424 / 30 fps |
Wi-Fi | Nikon WU-1a | Eye-fi |
Red/Bronze color | yes | no |
Battery Life | TBD | 660 shots |
Size | 5.1 in. (129mm) x 3.9 in. (98mm) x 3.1 in. (78mm) | 5.0 in. (127mm) x 3.8 in. (96.5mm) x 3.1 in. (78.7mm) |
Weight | 19.6 oz. (555g) | 19.7 oz. (560g) |
- Plastic bodies
- ISO 100-6400 expandable to 25,600
- built-in flash
- 1080p HD video (5200 can do 60fps)
- Exposure compensation - ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
- Exposure bracketing
- White balance bracketing
- No CLS commander mode
- 3" 921,000 dot flip out monitor
- 95% viewfinder coverage
- no in-body focus motor
- Stereo audio input
- EN-EL14 battery
- 1 sd card slot (supports SD, SDHC, SDXC)
- 1/4000 and 30 second shutter speed
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