For some reason this post comparing the Nikon D5100 and D5200 specifications did not get published few weeks ago. Sorry for the delay:
| Nikon D5200 | Nikon D5100 | |
| Effective Pixels | 24.1million | 16.2million |
| Sensor Size | 23.5mmx15.6mm | 23.6mmx15.6mm |
| File Format Still Images | JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression NEF (RAW): compressed 14 bit NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats | Compressed 14-bit NEF (RAW) JPEG (Baseline Compliant) |
| Picture Control | Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard User-customizable Settings Vivid | Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard User-customizable Settings Vivid |
| Storage Media | SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards | SD SDHC SDXC |
| Card Slot | 1 Secure Digital (SD) | 1 Secure Digital (SD) |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage | 95% Horizontal 95% VerticalApprox. | 95% Approx. |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78xApprox. | 0.78xApprox. |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 17.9mm | 17.9mm |
| Lens Compatibility at a Glance | AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only | AF-S Lens Required for Autofocus |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/4000sec. | 1/4000sec. |
| Slowest Shutter Speed | 30sec. | 30sec. |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution | 5frames per second | 4frames per second |
| Scene Modes | Autumn Colors Beach / Snow Blossom Candlelight Child Close-up Dusk / Dawn Food Landscape Night Landscape Night Portrait Party / Indoor Pet Portrait Portrait Sports Sunset | Autumn Colors Beach / Snow Blossom Candlelight Child Close-up Dusk / Dawn Food Landscape Night Landscape Night Portrait Party / Indoor Pet Portrait Portrait Sports Sunset |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
| Exposure Bracketing | 3 frames in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV | 3 frames ±2 EV in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 steps |
| Mirror Lock Up | Yes | Yes (for image sensor cleaning) |
| ISO Sensitivity | ISO100-6400 Hi-1 (ISO 12,800) Hi-2 (ISO 25,600) | ISO100-6400 Hi-0.3 Hi-0.7 Hi-1 (ISO 12,800) Hi-2 (ISO 25,600) |
| Dynamic AF Mode | Number of AF points: 9, 21, 39 and 39 (3D-tracking) | Number of AF points: 11 (3D-tracking) |
| Auto-area AF Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Modes | Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area | Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only Normal area Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used |
| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points | 39 | 11 |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Sync Modes | Auto Auto with red-eye reduction Auto slow sync Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction Fill-flash Rear-curtain sync Rear-curtain with slow sync Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync Off | Front-curtain sync (normal) Rear-curtain sync Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, or SB-700 as a master flash or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with all CLS-compatible flash units | CLS Supported |
| White Balance | Auto Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset Manual Shade | Auto Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset Manual Shade |
| White Balance Bracketing | 3 shots in steps of 1 | 3 exposures |
| Live View Shooting | Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode | Yes |
| Movie | HD 1,920×1,080 / 60i HD 1,920×1,080 / 50i HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps HD 1,920×1,080 / 25 fps HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280×720 / 60 fps HD 1,280×720 / 50 fps VGA 640×424 / 30 fps VGA 640×424 / 25 fps Metering Method: Matrix ISO 100–6400; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400 | HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280×720 / 30 fps HD 1,280×720 / 24 fps VGA 640×424 / 30 fps |
| Movie Audio | Built-in microphone, stereo External stereo microphone (optional) Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted | Built-in microphone, monaural Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter) |
| Monitor Size | 3in. diagonal | 3.0in. diagonal |
| Monitor Resolution | 921,000Dots | 921,000Dots |
| Monitor Type | Wide Viewing Angle Vari-angle TFT-LCD | Wide Viewing Angle Vari-angle TFT-LCD |
| Playback Functions | Auto Image Rotation Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) Highlights Histogram Display Image Comment Movie Playback Movie Slideshow Playback with Zoom Slideshow | Auto Image Rotation Calendar Full Frame Highlight Point Display Histogram Display Movie Playback Shooting Data Slideshow Sound Playback Thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images) Zoom |
| In-Camera Image Editing | Color Balance Color Outline Color Sketch D-Lighting Distortion Control Edit Movie Filter Effects Fisheye Image Overlay Miniature Effect Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Perspective Control Quick Retouch Red-Eye Correction Resize Selective Color Side-by-Side Comparison Straighten Trim | Color Balance Color Outline Color Sketch D-Lighting Distortion Control Edit Movie Filter Effects Fisheye Image Overlay Miniature Effect Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Perspective Control Quick Retouch Red-Eye Correction Resize Side-by-Side Comparison Straighten Trim |
| GPS | GP-1 GPS unit GP-1A GPS unit | GP-1 GPS unit |
| Battery / Batteries | EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery | EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
| Battery Life (shots per charge) | 500shots (CIPA) | 660shots (CIPA) |
| AC Adapter | EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately) | EH-5a AC Adapter |
| Approx. Dimensions | Width:5.1in.(129mm) Height:3.9in.(98mm) Depth:3.1in.(78mm) | Width:5.0in.(127mm) Height:3.8in.(96.5mm) Depth:3.1in.(78.7mm) |
| Approx. Weight | (505g) camera body only | 19.7oz.(560g) camera body only |
| Price | $796.95 | $496.95 |
