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Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69
Nikon D5200 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74

Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Released May 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon D5100
  • Replacement is Nikon D5300
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-M1X, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D5200 (24MP) and the E-M1X (20MP) is fairly well matched but the D5200 (APS-C) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The D5200 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the E-M1X and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D5200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D5200 grades versus the E-M1X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Olympus E-M1X

 D5200 E-M1X 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Nikon D5200

 E-M1X D5200 
ReleasedJanuary 2019May 2013Fresher by 69 months
Display resolution1037k921kClearer display (+116k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D5200 and Olympus E-M1X

 D5200 E-M1X 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5200 has outside dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1X has measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the D5200 compared to the E-M1X.

Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5200 and E-M1X is 66 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5200 and E-M1X.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D5200 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon D5200 will resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older D5200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5200 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5200 Street photography advice
Olympus E-M1X Street photography advice
69
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
67
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (997g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5200 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
61
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (500 per charge)
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (870 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5200 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography highlights
69
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (500 CIPA)
68
great battery power (870 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (997 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5200 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography factors
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (500 per charge)
80
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (870 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5200 Vlogging details
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging details
71
display is selfie friendly
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
lack of image stabilization
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
heavier than average in class (997g)
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Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5200 and Olympus E-M1X
 Nikon D5200Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D5200 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Category Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2013-05-16 2019-01-24
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3 Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 39 121
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 309 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 gr (1.22 lbs) 997 gr (2.20 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1284 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 870 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One Dual
Cost at launch $595 $2,999