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Nikon D5200 vs Nikon Z9

Portability
66 Imaging
64 Features
77 Overall
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Nikon D5200 front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
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Nikon D5200 vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon D5100
  • Newer Model is Nikon D5300
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Revealed October 2021
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Nikon D5200 vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Nikon D5200 versus Nikon Z9, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the D5200 (24MP) and Z9 (46MP) and the D5200 (APS-C) and Z9 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The D5200 was manufactured 9 years prior to the Z9 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D5200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon Z9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D5200 matches up against the Z9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 D5200 Z9 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Nikon D5200

		

		

			
 Z9 D5200 
RevealedOctober 2021May 2013Fresher by 102 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k921kCrisper display (+1168k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon D5200 and Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 D5200 Z9 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon D5200 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D5200 features physical dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z9 has specifications of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D5200 versus Nikon Z9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the D5200 and the Z9.
Nikon D5200 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5200 and Z9 is 66 and 51 respectively.
Nikon D5200 vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon D5200 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5200 and Z9.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D5200 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon Z9 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older D5200 will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Nikon D5200 vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon D5200 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon D5200 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon D5200 Portrait photography info
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography info
78
 has manual focus
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
88
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 comes with face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon D5200
Street photography with Nikon Z9
68
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
70
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 includes focus via touch
 environment proof
 great high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than competitors (1,340 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon D5200 Sports photography information
Nikon Z9 Sports photography information
60
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery life (500 shots)
90
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (46MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 great battery life (740 shots)
 has phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Nikon D5200 Travel photography details
Nikon Z9 Travel photography details
69
 decent MP (24MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
65
 great battery life (740 per charge)
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
 heavier than competitors (1,340g)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon D5200 as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Landscape photography camera
69
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Nikon F mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery life (500 per charge)
87
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (46MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proof
 great battery life (740 CIPA)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon D5200 Vlogging features
Nikon Z9 Vlogging features
71
 display is selfie friendly
 includes face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes external mic port
 lack of image stabilization
32
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 has mic support
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 heavier than competitors (1,340g)
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Nikon D5200 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5200 and Nikon Z9
 Nikon D5200Nikon Z9
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D5200 Nikon Z9
Type Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-05-16 2021-10-28
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 39 493
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon Z
Total lenses 309 29
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 921k dots 2,089k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 900s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Max video resolution 1920x1080 7680x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 555g (1.22 lb) 1340g (2.95 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1284 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos 740 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots 1 Dual
Pricing at release $595 $5,500