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Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D5200

Portability
66
Imaging
57
Features
81
Overall
66
Nikon D5100 front
 
Nikon D5200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69

Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs

Nikon D5100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 560g - 128 x 97 x 79mm
  • Revealed April 2011
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5000
  • New Model is Nikon D5200
Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon D5100
  • Newer Model is Nikon D5300
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Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D5200 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon D5100 and Nikon D5200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D5100 (16MP) and D5200 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D5100 was revealed 3 years prior to the D5200 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D5100 grades versus the D5200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5100 over the Nikon D5200

 D5100 D5200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Nikon D5100

 D5200 D5100 
IntroducedMay 2013April 2011More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Nikon D5100 and Nikon D5200

 D5100 D5200 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D5200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5100 enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5200 has measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the D5100 against the D5200.

Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D5200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5100 and D5200 is 66 and 66 respectively.

Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D5200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D5200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D5100 and D5200.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D5200 to provide greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged D5100 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D5200 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D5100
Portrait photography with Nikon D5200
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
79
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D5200 as a Street photography camera
67
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
69
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5100 Sports photography details
Nikon D5200 Sports photography details
64
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (660 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
61
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D5100
Travel photography with Nikon D5200
77
great battery life (660 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
69
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5100 Landscape photography info
Nikon D5200 Landscape photography info
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (660 CIPA)
no image stabilization
70
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (500 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5100 Vlogging features
Nikon D5200 Vlogging features
69
selfie friendly display
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
no image stabilization
71
screen is selfie friendly
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5100 and Nikon D5200
 Nikon D5100Nikon D5200
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D5100 Nikon D5200
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-04-26 2013-05-16
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 2 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 39
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.52x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 560 grams (1.23 pounds) 555 grams (1.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 84
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 13.9
DXO Low light score 1183 1284
Other
Battery life 660 photographs 500 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $595