Optimized for creativity. Streamlined for flexibility.
An HD-SLR designed
to awaken your creative passion. Find exciting new perspectives with an
ultra-high resolution Vari-angle display that swivels to nearly any
position. Capture your vision in lifelike brilliance with an exceptional
24.1 MP DX-format CMOS sensor, then share it instantly with the
optional WU-1a Wireless Adapter. Unleash the artist within.
Nikon D5200 Specifications
- TypeSingle-lens reflex digital camera
- Lens MountNikon F bayonet mount
- Picture AngleNikon DX format
- Effective Pixels24.1 million
- Sensor Size23.5mm x 15.6mm
- Image Sensor FormatDX
- Image Sensor TypeCMOS
- Total Pixels24.71 million
- Dust-reduction systemImage sensor cleaning
Airflow Control System
Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required) - Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
- Image Area (pixels)DX-format
(L) 6,000 x 4,000
(M) 4,496 x 3,000
(S) 2,992 x 2,000
- File Format Still ImagesJPEG: 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 - Picture ControlLandscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Standard
User-customizable Settings
Vivid - Storage MediaSD
SDHC
SDXC - Card Slot1 Secure Digital (SD)
- File SystemCompliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
PictBridge - ViewfinderEye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder
- Viewfinder Frame Coverage95% Horizontal
95% Vertical Approx. - Viewfinder Magnification0.78x Approx.
- Viewfinder Eyepoint17.9mm
- Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.7 m¯¹
- Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
- Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
- Lens ApertureInstant-return type
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance***AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only
- Compatible LensesAutofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses.
Autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported), and AI-P lenses.
Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster
Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but Exposure Meter does not Function; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster - Shutter typeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
- Shutter Speed1/4000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Bulb - Fastest Shutter Speed1/4000 sec.
- Slowest Shutter Speed30 sec.
- Flash Sync SpeedUp to 1/200 sec.
Synchronizes with shutter at 1/200s or slower - Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesContinuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-3 frames per second
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 1-5 frames per second
Delayed remote (ML-L3)
Interval timer photography supported
Quick-response remote (ML-L3)
Quiet shutter-release
Self-timer mode
Single-frame [S] mode - Continuous Shooting OptionsDX-format
CH: Up to 5 frames per secondCL: Up to 1-3 frames per second - Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution5 frames per second
- Self-timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1 to 9 exposures Timer duration electronically controlled
- Exposure Metering SystemTTL exposure metering using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor
- Metering MethodCenter-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frame
Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses)
Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point - Metering Range0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)
2 to 20 EV (spot metering) - Exposure Meter CouplingCPU
- Exposure ModesAperture-Priority (A)
Manual (M)
Programmed auto with flexible program (P)
Shutter-Priority (S) - Scene ModesAutumn 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
- Exposure Bracketing3 frames in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
- Exposure LockYes
- Mirror Lock UpYes
- ISO SensitivityISO 100 - 6400
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)
- Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity100
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity6400
- Lowest Expanded ISO SensitivityISO 100 equivalent
- Highest Expanded ISO SensitivityHi-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
- Expanded ISO Sensitivity OptionsHi-1 (ISO-12,800 equivalent)
Hi-2 (ISO 25600 equivalent) - Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionLow
Normal
High
Off - Active D-LightingAuto
Extra High
High
Normal
Low
Off - D-Lighting Bracketing2 frames using selected value for one frame
- Single-point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeNumber of AF points: 9, 21, 39 and 39 (3D-tracking)
- Auto-area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus SystemNikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
- Detection Range-1 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
- Lens ServoAutofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status
Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used - Focus PointCan be selected from 39 or 11 focus points
- AF-area mode9, 21 or 39 point Dynamic-area AF
Auto-area AF
Single-point AF
3D-tracking (39 points) - Focus LockFocus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) - Focus ModesAuto 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 - Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points39
- Autofocus Sensitivity-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
- Built-in FlashYes
- Built-in Flash Distance12/39, 13/43 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
- X-Sync Speed1/200
- Flash ControlTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
- Flash Sync ModesAuto
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 - Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
- Flash-ready indicatorLights when optional flash unit such as SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, SB-400, SB-R200 is fully charged
- Accessory ShoeYes
- 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
- Flash Sync TerminalSync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)
- White BalanceAuto
Cloudy
Direct Sunlight
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Preset Manual
Shade - White Balance Bracketing3 shots in steps of 1
- Live View ShootingPhotography Live View Mode
Movie Live View Mode - Live View Lens servoAutofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)
Manual focus (MF) - Live View AF-area modeFace-priority AF
Wide-area AF
Normal-area AF
Subject-tracking AF - Live View AutofocusContrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
- Live View Scene Auto SelectorAuto mode
Auto (flash off) mode - Movie MeteringTTL exposure metering using main image sensor
- Movie Maximum recording time20 minutes at highest quality
29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality - Movie File FormatMOV
- Movie Video CompressionH.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
- Movie Audio recording formatLinear PCM
- MovieHD 1,920x1,080 / 60i
HD 1,920x1,080 / 50i
HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps
HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps
HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps
HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps
HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps
VGA 640x424 / 30 fps
VGA 640x424 / 25 fps - Movie AudioBuilt-in microphone, stereo
External stereo microphone (optional)
Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted - Monitor Size3 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution921,000 Dots
- Monitor TypeWide Viewing Angle
Vari-angle TFT-LCD - Monitor Angle of View170-degree wide-viewing angle
- Monitor AdjustmentsBrightness, 3 levelsBrightness control using ambient brightness sensor
- Playback FunctionsAuto 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 - In-Camera Image EditingColor 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 - Image CommentYes
- InterfaceAccessory Terminal: Remote Cord: MC-DC2 (available separately); GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately)
HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
Hi-speed USB
Stereo Microphone Input
WR-R10 wireless remote controller (available separately) - Wi-Fi FunctionalityEye-Fi Compatible
WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter - GPSGP-1 GPS unit
GP-1A GPS unit - Total custom Settings22
- My MenuYes with customization
- Recent SettingsYes
- Supported LanguagesArabic
Brazilian Portuguese
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Hindi
Hungarian
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Norweigan
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
Thai
Turkish
Ukrainian - Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- World Time SettingYes
- Battery / BatteriesEN-EL14 Lithium-ion Battery
- Battery Life (shots per charge)500 shots (CIPA)
- AC AdapterEH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately)
- Battery ChargerMH-24 Quick Charger
- Tripod Socket1/4 in.
- Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)5.1 in. (129 mm) x 3.9 in. (98 mm) x 3.1 in. (78 mm)
- Approx. Weight17.8 oz. (505 g)
camera body only - Operating Environment0–40 °C (+32–104 °F)
- Supplied Accessories
- EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-24 Quick Charger
- DK-20 Rubber Eyecup
- UC-E17 USB Cable
- EG-CP16 Audio Video Cable
- AN-DC3 Strap
- DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
- BF-1B Body Cap
- BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap
- NikonView NX2 CD ROM
*SRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.**Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
***Refer to the product manual or the Compatible Lenses Specification for additional details
See also:
New Nikon D7100 Specifications
New Nikon D600 Specifications
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