Thom's Full Review of the D5200
Thom's quick takes:
- Still relatively low price, but high image quality
- Solid video capability
- Mostly plastic
- Must use AF-S lenses!
- Swivel LCD is handy and nice
Specifications:
- Introduced: 11/6/2012
- Expected: current equivalent: D5600
- Current Firmware: C1.03 (September 2015)
- Sensor Size: 23.5x15.6mm, DX ~1.53x crop
- Sensor Pixels: 24.2mp
- Sensor Manufacturer: Toshiba HEZ1 TOS-5105
- Sensor Technology: CMOS, Bayer, antialias, microlens
- Max Image Size: 6000x4000
- Other Image Sizes: 4496x3000, 2992x2000
- Video: 1080P 30/25/24, 1080i 60/50, 720P 30/25/24, and VGA 30/25 (stored in .MOV with H.264 compression); stereo sound from built-in mic, or accessory jack
- ADC Bit Depth: 14 bit
- Raw File Formats: 14 bit Compressed NEF
- Other File Formats: JPEG
- JPEG/TIFF Rendering: 16-bit rendering, 8-bit output
- Auto Rotation: Yes
- Color Spaces: sRGB, Adobe RGB
- Storage: SD, SDHC, or SDXC, UHS-I and Eye-Fi
- Max Write Speed: ?MB/sec
- Max Buffer Size: 35 JPEG Fine (100 @ any other JPEG setting), 8 RAW (6 with JPEG)
- Connectivity: USB 2.0 HIGH, Optional WiFi
- TV Support: NTSC and PAL, HDMI
- Lens Support: AF-S only (other AF don't focus)
- Autofocus Module: CAM4800 (39 sensor, 9 crosshatch)
- Shutter Lag: ?ms
- Autofocus Modes: Single, Dynamic, Auto Area, 3D Tracking
- AF Assist: Yes (white lamp)
- Metering: 2016-pixel Color matrix, centerweight, spot
- Exposure Modes: PSAM + 8 Scene
- Exposure Compensation: +/- 5 stops, 1/3 stop
- Exposure Bracketing: Yes, 3 frames (plus ADL, WB bracketing), 2-frame HDR
- ISO: 200-6400, HI1, HI2, AUTO
- White Balance: Auto, custom, 6 predefined with fine tuning
- Image Settings: Picture Controls, Sharpening, Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, Hue
- Color LCD: positionable 3", 921,000 dots, 180 degree, 1000:1 contrast
- Image Review: Histogram (RGB), Highlights
- Continuous Shooting Speed: 5 fps
- Shutter Speeds: 30s to 1/4000, bulb. 100k rated
- Mirror Lockup: Mirror Delay
- Viewfinder: Pentamirror, 95%, 0.78x magnification, 17.9mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +1 diopters
- Optional Viewfinder Accessories: DR-6 right angle, -5 to +3 diopter corrections, DG-2 magnifier
- Optional Focus Screens: ?
- Menus: Playback, Shooting, Custom Settings, Setup, Retouch, MyMenu
- Flash Sync Speed: 1/200
- Flash Type: I-TTL, M
- Internal Flash: Yes GN 39 ft 12m (ISO 100) (slightly higher in manual mode)
- PC Sync: No (via optional AS-15)
- Flash Compensation: -3 to +1EV
- Flash Options: Red Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Flash Lock
- DOF Preview: No (alternative: use Live View)
- Optional Remotes: ML-L3 IR (back and front), MC-D2 wired remote, WR-R10/WR-T10
- Size: 5.1 x 3.9 x 3.1 " (129x98x78mm)
- Weight: 18 ounces (505g)
- Battery: EN-EL14
- Optional AC Adapter: EP-5a + EH-5a/b
- Other Significant: Self-cleaning sensor, no top LCD (rear color LCD used instead), PictBridge, in camera small picture option, layered images, in-camera editing and trimming, in camera B&W and color filtration, in-camera D-Lighting, in-camera perspective control, color outline, soft filters, FUNC button, can mount non-AI lenses without damage, RAW to JPEG in camera conversion, GPS support (GP-1), quiet shooting mode, wireless (WU-1a)
- Included Software: ViewNX2
- Price at Introduction: US$799 body, US$899 (with lens)
