Features

High image quality

Reproduces minute details of the subject with the sharp depiction performance of NIKKOR lenses and high pixel count of the D5200 — Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor [NEW]

The D5200 employs newly developed Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor with 24.1 effective megapixels. Combined with the sharp depiction of NIKKOR lenses, the high resolution renders details of the subject minutely and delivers images with great definition and depth. The sensor also supports wide ISO sensitivity range, high-speed readout during live view and Full HD movie recording.

Renders even delicate detail in skin tone, eyelashes and hair — high-performance image-processing engine EXPEED 3 that maintains superior gradation

The D5200 comes equipped with image-processing engine EXPEED 3, equivalent to that of higher-end models such as the D4. It processes multiple tasks in parallel at high speed while maintaining high precision to bring out the full potential of the 24.1 megapixels for both still images and movies. The image processing of the EXPEED 3 is excellent at color reproduction, gradation processing and image quality at high sensitivity. It reproduces human skin tone, eyelashes and hair more faithfully. Furthermore, from image processing and card recording to image playback and image transfer, EXPEED 3 manages massive amounts of data at high speed. Even with high ISO noise reduction and Active D-Lighting, continuous shooting speed is not sacrificed, realizing comfortable shooting. This also contributes to energy saving.

High image quality of the D5200 realized by the high pixel count of 24.1 effective megapixels, image-processing engine EXPEED 3 and NIKKOR lenses

Effective for shooting in low-lit situations such as interiors or night scenes and for moving subjects — ISO sensitivity range up to 6400

The D5200's wide ISO sensitivity range is from ISO 100 to 6400, expandable to Hi 1 (ISO 12800 equivalent) and Hi 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent). The camera reduces noise effectively even at high ISO sensitivity setting while maintaining definition as much as possible to deliver sharp images. Setting high ISO sensitivity enables you to shoot at faster shutter speeds and capture pictures without worrying about image degradation caused by camera shake even in low-light situations or when shooting a moving subject. This superior high-sensitivity performance is also effective for D-Movie and you can record beautiful movies without large-scale lighting equipment even when light is scarce.

Reproduces brightness in highlights and shadowy areas as you see them — Active D-Lighting with improved image quality

Active D-Lighting is effective for shooting, for example, a dark room including outside scenery seen through a window, high-contrast scenes such as at the seaside under strong sunlight, and backlit situations. It preserves details in both highlights and shadowy areas in such situations, maintaining moderate contrast to reproduce brightness as you see it. Select the preferred setting from "auto", "extra high", "high", "normal", "low" or "off". The D5200 employs a new image-processing system that causes less shift of color even when the strength level is increased. Image-processing time is shortened by highly accurate and high-speed real-time processing. And color reproduction is further enhanced with new image-processing engine EXPEED 3. Unlike HDR (High Dynamic Range), Active D-Lighting does not require the process of combining images, therefore it is effective for shooting moving subjects such as people.

Delivers beautiful images even in high-contrast scenes — HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Two images taken with one shutter release at varying exposure are combined to produce a single image that has a wider dynamic range (range of contrast to reproduce tonal gradation) with less loss of detail in highlights and shadows. The result is images with less noise and rich tonal gradation throughout the entire frame including shadows and highlights even in high-contrast shooting scenes. HDR mode is selectable from "auto", "extra high", "high", "normal", "low" and "off". The exposure differential of the two images up to 3 EV and the smoothness of the edge where the two exposures meet are automatically set according to the strength level. Effective for stationary subjects such as landscapes or still lifes.

NIKKOR

To draw out the full potential of the D5200's approx. 24 megapixels and render high-definition images, using a high optical performance lens with superior resolution is of vital importance. NIKKOR lenses are Nikon digital SLR cameras' genuine interchangeable lenses and are highly praised by many photo enthusiasts and professional photographers. Employing an array of Nikon's original advanced technologies, NIKKOR lenses feature high optical performance and superior rendering performance, and support high image quality by getting the most out of the D5200's high pixel count in both still images and movies through the wide and diverse lineup.

Nikon's original technologies

-Nikon's original Vibration Reduction function (VR) that realizes an easy-to-see viewfinder image, comfortable shooting and images with reduced blur for both stills and movies

Image blur caused by camera shake tends to occur when shooting in low-lit situations, telephoto shooting and close-up shooting. Nikon built the Vibration Reduction function (VR) into the lens to reduce the effects of camera shake. Different from a blur-reduction function built into the camera body, this ensures a stable viewfinder image during shooting for precise focusing and comfortable confirmation of composition. The VR function, optimized for the characteristics of each lens, is effective for not only still image shooting but also movie recording using live view.

-AF-S lenses with built-in SWM (Silent Wave Motor) ensure quiet autofocus operation

Nikon's originally developed SWM (Silent Wave Motor = ultrasonic motor) for AF drive is an autofocus motor that converts "traveling waves" into rotational energy to drive optics for autofocus. AF-S lenses that incorporate the SWM achieve quiet AF operation.

-Nano Crystal Coat provides clear images with minimal ghost or flare

This is an antireflective coating that originated from Nikon's work in semiconductor manufacturing technology. Ghost effects caused by red light, which were incredibly difficult to prevent with conventional coating, and ghost and flare effects caused by light entering the lens diagonally are effectively reduced to provide clear images.

-ED glass effectively minimizes chromatic aberration at high magnification

Nikon-developed ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass minimizes prism-caused color dispersion. For lenses using normal optical glass, the longer the focal length, the more difficult it is to correct the chromatic aberration that causes color fringing. Nikon's ED glass effectively compensates for this kind of chromatic aberration.

-Aspherical lens for effective distortion correction

This type of lens utilizes non-spherical surfaces to correct certain types of lens aberration. These elements are particularly useful for correcting the distortion in wide-angle lenses.

Precise subject acquisition

Faithfully reproduces the shooting scene as you see it — high-precision Scene Recognition System that analyzes a subject more finely with the 2016-pixel RGB sensor

The Scene Recognition System determines the subject's situation accurately prior to shooting and enables highly precise auto control. The D5200 analyzes brightness and color information of the shooting scenes more finely with Nikon's original Scene Recognition System that utilizes the 2016-pixel RGB sensor, which has been incorporated in higher-end models. And applies that information to autofocus, auto exposure, i-TTL flash and auto white balance control. In 3D-tracking, it is possible to track even a moving subject accurately. Also, in subject identification, smaller subjects compared with the D5100 can be detected which contributes to the improvement of subject identification performance in auto-area AF. Furthermore, the D5200 detects up to 35 human faces utilizing the image sensor when using face-priority AF during live view and movie recording, and playback zoom of people's faces for still images.

Scene Recognition System

Accurate light source identification with Scene Recognition System — auto white balance

The D5200 utilizes color and brightness information of the shooting scenes acquired by light source identification of the Scene Recognition System for auto white balance. It identifies the light source by referencing the in-camera database for auto white balance. In this way, it can determine the ideal white balance even with difficult light sources.

Captures even fast-moving scenes — high-density 39-point AF system

The D5200 incorporates the Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module, the same as that used in the D7000. With their high density, the 39 focus points, the top level among models in this class, that widely cover the image area acquire and track even fast-moving subjects such as sports or action accurately. Nine cross-type sensors cover the most frequently used center area to deliver higher subject acquisition and focusing performance. There are selectable AF area modes according to the scene — single-point AF, dynamic-area AF (9 points, 21 points and 39 points), 3D-tracking and auto-area AF. In 3D-tracking mode, the camera keeps tracking not only a subject in a changed composition but also a moving subject. This is very convenient when shooting a fast-moving subject. Combined with the Scene Recognition System utilizing a 2016-pixel RGB sensor, the D5200 shows further improved subject-tracking performance in 3D-tracking and subject-identification performance in auto-area AF.

You can also choose to shoot with 11 focus points for quicker focus-point selection. Additionally, in the viewfinder, it is possible to display grid lines that are effective for rigorous composition.

Four selectable AF-area modes according to the subject in optical viewfinder shooting

The D5200 offers four AF-area modes. You can choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected according to the subject in viewfinder shooting.

-Single-point AF mode

Ideal for stationary subjects. You can focus on the subject selecting one of the 39 focus points according to your composition. It is effective to focus on an aimed point in situations such as shooting a flower or portrait.

-Dynamic-area AF mode

Suitable for capturing an erratically moving subject. Select one of the 39 focus points. If the subject briefly leaves the selected focus point, the camera will focus based on information from the surrounding points.

Selectable when focus mode is set to AF-A or AF-C.

9 points	Choose when there is time to compose the photograph or when photographing subjects that are moving predictably.
21 points	Choose when photographing subjects that are moving unpredictably.
39 points	Choose when photographing subjects that are moving quickly and cannot be easily framed in the viewfinder.

-3D-tracking mode

Suitable for shooting a moving subject. Pursues your subject using all 39 focus points. Once focusing is achieved with a selected focus point, the focus point automatically changes to track the subject according to its movement while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Selectable when focus mode is set to AF-A or AF-C.

-Auto-area AF mode

The D5200 detects the main subject using all 39 focus points and automatically focuses on it. The D5200 can recognize human skin tone using "subject identification" of the Scene Recognition System for improved human subject acquisition.

Captures the decisive moment — release mode button that supports quick selection of release mode and approx. 5 fps high-speed continuous shooting

The release mode button is located next to the mode dial. The release mode setting menu is displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the release mode button so that quick switching of modes is possible. For release modes, the D5200 employs quiet shutter-release mode, "Q", that allows shooting with reduced mirror movement sound. This is effective for occasions such as a ceremony or when taking pictures of insects or a sleeping child. Also, the D5200 realizes high-speed continuous shooting at approx. 5 fps, while approx. 3 fps is also selectable, which is optimal for capturing natural facial expressions. The number of shots in continuous shooting is up to 100 in JPEG. It does not miss a moment of a subject's movements or facial expression. The shutter unit is tested for approx. 100,000 cycles with the shutter actually loaded to prove its high durability.

Shooting with the mirror in the up position is achieved in live view — newly designed, independently driven mirror mechanism [NEW]

* Based on CIPA Guidelines.

Live view shooting that enables accurate focusing using the large, east-to-see 7.5-cm (3-in.), approx. 921k-dot, vari-angle LCD monitor

The D5200 incorporates a large, easy-to-see, 7.5-cm (3-in.), approx. 921k-dot (VGA), 170° viewing angle, movable vari-angle LCD monitor that realizes comfortable live view shooting. Approx. 100% frame coverage of the LCD monitor is effective when you want to compose your image firmly before shooting in a situation such as landscape or portrait shooting. Simply rotate the live view switch on top of the camera to shift from viewfinder shooting to live view shooting. The position of a focus point can be moved using a multi selector to focus on the desired point.

Three focus modes — selectable focusing that suits your subject

-Single-servo AF (AF-S)

Suitable for a stationary subject such as landscapes, architecture or flowers.

-Full-time-servo AF (AF-F)

Convenient for shooting a moving subject which is usually difficult to focus on, such as a person or pet. Available in both live view mode and movie recording. Camera focuses continuously as the subject moves.

-Manual focus (MF)

Manual focusing. Suitable for a subject for which autofocus is difficult, such as an animal in a cage or a person in the shade with the sun in the background.

Four AF-area modes in live view — selectable according to your subject

-Face-priority AF

Suitable for focusing on someone's face such as for a commemorative photo.

-Wide-area AF

Suitable for handheld shooting such as for a landscape. Focus point can be moved to a desired point within the frame.

-Normal-area AF

Convenient for shooting with pin-point focus such as for a close-up of a flower and other small subjects. Using a tripod is recommended for more precise focusing.

-Subject-tracking AF

After focusing is activated, focus point tracks the subject automatically. Suitable for a moving subject such as a child or pet.

Recommended combination of focus mode and AF-area mode

Camera selects the optimal scene mode automatically — Scene Auto Selector (only available in live view shooting)

In live view shooting, if you point the camera at your subject, the camera automatically identifies the scene and selects the most appropriate scene mode from Portrait, Landscape, Close up and Night portrait*. Smooth shooting is achieved without setting the scene mode for each subject.

* When mode dial is set to Auto or Auto (flash off) and using AF.

Scene Auto Selector (Landscape)

-Scene Auto Selector employed on the D5200

Note: Selected when the camera identifies situations not covered by Portrait, Landscape, Close up or Night portrait mode, or for scenes suited to Auto or Auto (flash off).

Flicker reduction function

Flicker and banding visible in the monitor under fluorescent or mercury vapor light during live view or movie recording can be reduced using the flicker reduction function. When "Auto" mode is set in the flicker reduction menu, the camera can automatically identify the light source frequency for the appropriate exposure control. You can also manually switch between 50 Hz and 60 Hz according to your local area.

D-Movie

Reproduces even fast-moving scenes beautifully — D-Movie compatible with 1920 x 1080 60i/50i

The D5200 allows you to record movie with sharpness, clarity and fluid motion easily. Utilizing the newly developed Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor and EXPEED 3, which is equivalent to that of higher models, the D5200 deliver movies with reduced noise, jaggies and moiré. It renders various fast-moving scenes naturally, such as galloping horses, the splashing of water or the view from a moving car. The D5200 also employs subject-tracking AF that tracks and maintains focusing on a moving subject and face-priority AF that is optimal for portrait shooting. The movie-record button is located next to the shutter-release button. You can start/stop movie recording as if shooting still images while holding the camera stably and camera shake that may occur during operation is minimized. If you want to shoot according to your creative intention, it is possible to set the shutter speed and ISO sensitivity manually* (in mode M). In combination with unique shooting angles using the vari-angle LCD monitor and NIKKOR lenses that feature high resolution, you can enjoy advanced, creative movie recording by making clips, short films or video projects combining stills and video.

The D5200 also employs a variety of movie-editing features that can be accomplished easily inside the camera and without the need for a computer. It is possible to delete unwanted parts by choosing the start and end point in single frame units, and save a selected frame as a JPEG image with the same image size as that of the selected movie frame.

Built-in stereo microphone that enables you to record rich, high-quality sound [NEW]

The D5200's built-in stereo microphone lets you enjoy recording rich, high-quality sound. The sensitivity level can be adjusted, choosing from auto and manual (1 to 20 steps) according to the shooting situation. Select low level (smaller value) for scenes in louder environments, such as a concert hall; high level (large value) for quieter environments, with more delicate ambient sounds, such as a murmuring stream.

ME-1 Stereo Microphone (optional) compatible

In addition to the built-in microphone, the D5200 lets you record stereo sound with the optional ME-1 Stereo Microphone. Using the ME-1 Stereo Microphone reduces noise caused by lens vibration recorded during autofocus shooting. You can select the microphone sensitivity setting in the same way as with the built-in stereo microphone.

Specifications

Frame size (pixels)	Frame rate*1	Maximum bit rate (★high quality/Normal)	Maximum length (★high quality/Normal)*4
1920 x 1080	60i*2	24 Mbps/12 Mbps	20 min./29 min. 59 s
	50i*2
	30p*2
	25p*3
	24p
1280 x 720	60p*2
	50p*2
640 x 424	30p*2	8 Mbps/5 Mbps	29 min. 59 s/29 min. 59 s
	25p*3

• *1 Listed value. Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively.
• *2 Available when NTSC is selected for Video mode.
• *3 Available when PAL is selected for Video mode.
• *4 Movies recorded in miniature effect mode are up to three minutes long when played back.

Enables playback of still images and movies on High-Definition TV — HDMI supported

The D5200 supports HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) that allows you to play back still images and movies with High-Definition TV*¹. HDMI mini connector is employed as the interface. Also, the D5200 is compatible with HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electric Control) that enables remote operation of the camera using a TV remote control*².

• *1 Requires optional commercially available HDMI connection cable (Type C) for playback.
• *2 Remote control of HDMI-CEC supported TV.

Ease of use

Compact and lightweight body with three color variations and enhanced holding

The D5200's compact and lightweight body of approx. 505 g (1 lb 1.8 oz)* is easy to carry around. A sub-grip is newly employed on the lower left of the front of the camera to improve holding in combination with the thumb pad on the upper right of the rear of the camera. You can shoot sharp images using 24.1 effective megapixels, without blur caused by camera shake.

Easier and more intuitive to operate — newly designed GUI

The D5200 incorporates an easier and more fluid new GUI, utilizing graphic-processing performance enhanced by EXPEED 3. For the info display design, you can choose from two options — Classic or Graphic. Background color can be selected from black, blue and brown. A new design is also employed for each setting display.

WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter (optional) that enables wireless transmission of images to a smart device, and remote shooting

By attaching the optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter to the D5200's USB connector, two-way communication between the camera and a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet computer with Wi-Fi communication function is possible. With the remote shooting function that enables release of the shutter from a distance, you can use your smart device as a remote live view monitor, to confirm the best angle and shoot. Images can be transmitted wirelessly and you can easily upload them to SNS or attach them to a mail. The WU-1a is compatible with smart devices using the iOS or Android™.

Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility

Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility is software enabling download of images from a camera to a smart device or operation of a camera from a smart device for taking an image by attaching the WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter.

Comfortable remote control without worrying about obstacles in the way — WR-R10/WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers (optional) that achieve multiple camera control [NEW]

WR-R10/WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers expand the flexibility of remote control. Unlike remote controls using infrared light, it is possible to release the shutter even if there are obstacles such as a tree in the way. The communication distance for a combination of the WR-R10 with WR-T10 is approx. 20 m (66 ft). You can control a single or multiple cameras with the WR-R10 attached using the WR-T10 as a transmitter*. With the WR-R10/WR-T10, you can enjoy a variety of shooting, such as attaching different lenses to the cameras, changing angles for each camera, or shooting still images and movies simultaneously by switching channels.

* WR-T10 and WR-R10(s) have to be set to the same channel and paired in advance to achieve simultaneous release. (For further information, please refer to the user's manual of the WR-R10/WR-T10.)

	WR-R10	WR-T10
Compatible cameras	D4*1, D3 series*1, D800 series*1, D700*1, D600, D300 series*1, D7000, D5200, D5100, D3200, D3100, etc., D-SLR cameras that employ a ten-pin remote terminal*1 or accessory terminal	-
Channels	5 (2.425 GHz), 10 (2.450 GHz), 15 (2.475 GHz)
Range (line of sight)	Approx. 50 m (164 ft) at height of about 1.2 m (4 ft) between WR-R10s*2	Approx. 20 m (66 ft) at height of about 1.2 m (4 ft) from WR-T10 to WR-R10
Pairing	Unlimited
Controllable functions	Live view*3, movie*3, continuous shooting, shutter-release button (half/full pressing available), possible to activate a function assigned to an Fn button*4

• *1 Requires WR-A10 WR adapter. Cameras other than the D4 or D800 series that employ a ten-pin remote terminal, including F-SLRs, are capable of using the controller for half/full pressing of the shutter-release button only (except D1, D1H, D1X, D100 [+MB-D100])
• *2 Only available when master D-SLR camera employs a ten-pin remote terminal.
• *3 Available only with the D4, D800 series, D600, D5200 and D3200.
• *4 Available only with the D4, D800 series and D5200.

Versatile playback functions

The D5200 gives you a variety of playback display options that take advantage of the large 7.5-cm (3-in.) monitor. The number of images displayed at one time can be selected from 1, 4, 9 and 72, and calendar display arranges images in chronological order. You can also display histograms of a magnified area of an image and check the focus using playback zoom of face.

Transmits taken images from the camera to a computer wirelessly to expand your photographic creativity — Eye-Fi card (on the market) compatible

The D5200 can transmit taken image data (JPEG) from the camera to a computer wirelessly. You can also transmit images to online photo sharing and storage services such as "my Picturetown" and a computer automatically.

Embeds location information on an image — GP-1 GPS Unit (optional)

The D5200 is compatible with the Nikon GP-1 GPS Unit that is able to embed location information on an image. Latitude, longitude and altitude of a shooting location are recorded as Exif data. Images with location information can be displayed on a GeoTag workspace of ViewNX 2 (supplied with the D5200). What's more, Nikon's image sharing and storage website my Picturetown, online image sharing services and commercially available digital mapping software are all there to enhance your photographic enjoyment.

High-capacity (SDXC), high-speed (UHS-I) SD memory card compatible

The D5200 supports SDXC (Secure Digital eXtended Capacity) and UHS-I. Combined with the enhanced speed of the image-processing engine EXPEED 3, it processes and writes image data of 24.1 megapixels at high speed. In high-speed continuous shooting, this allows the shooting of 100 frames in JPEG (fine/Medium)*.

* With an 8 GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I card (SDSDXPA-008G). Results will vary with card type, camera settings, and scene recorded. The maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100; number drops when long-exposure noise reduction or auto distortion control is on.

Long-life battery due to energy-saving design — EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

The D5200's superior energy-saving design allows you to shoot approx. 500 shots per charge* with the EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery.

* Based on CIPA Standards.

Nikon's photo sharing and storage service — my Picturetown

Nikon's own image-sharing website, my Picturetown, allows you to easily store, manage and share your images with your family and friends, and post to social networking services (SNS). Membership is free and permits storage of up to 2 GB of photos and/or movies. And with an additional paid registration, you can expand your capacity to 200 GB*. Also, utilizing free applications compatible with a smart device, you can enjoy images using a PC or a smart device anytime, anywhere.

* Fees and availability may vary by country.

Specifications

ype	Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mount	Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)
Effective angle of view	Nikon DX format; focal length equivalent to approx. 1.5x that of lenses with FX-format angle of view
Effective pixels
Effective pixels	24.1 million
Image sensor
Image sensor	23.5 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor
Total pixels	24.71 million
Dust-reduction system	Image sensor cleaning, Airflow Control System, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)
Storage
Image size (pixels)	6000 x 4000 [L] 4496 x 3000 [M] 2992 x 2000 [S]
File format	NEF (RAW): 14 bit, compressed JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8) or basic (approx. 1:16) compression NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Picture Control System	Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
Media	SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
File system	DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) 2.3, PictBridge
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder
Frame coverage	Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical
Magnification	Approx. 0.78x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
Eyepoint	17.9 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Diopter adjustment	-1.7 to +0.7 m-1
Focusing screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
Reflex mirror	Quick return
Lens aperture	Instant return, electronically controlled
Lens
Compatible lenses	Autofocus 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; non-CPU lenses can be used in mode but the camera exposure meter will not function The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster
Shutter
Type	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Speed	1/4000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb, time (requires optional ML-L3 Remote Control)
Flash sync speed	X=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower
Release
Release modes	(single frame), (continuous low speed), (continuous high speed), (self-timer), (delayed remote; ML-L3), (quick-response remote; ML-L3), (quiet shutter release); interval timer photography supported
Frame advance rate	Up to 3 fps or 5 fps
Self-timer	2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures
Exposure
Metering mode	TTL exposure metering using 2016-pixel RGB sensor
Metering method	Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F)	Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV
Exposure meter coupling	CPU
Exposure modes	Auto modes (auto; auto [flash off]); programmed auto with flexible program; shutter-priority auto; aperture-priority auto; manual; scene modes (portrait; landscape; child; sports; close up; night portrait; night landscape; party/indoor; beach/snow; sunset; dusk/dawn; pet portrait; candlelight; blossom; autumn colors; food); special effects modes (night vision; color sketch; miniature effect; selective color; silhouette; high key; low key)
Exposure compensation	Can be adjusted by -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV in P , S , A and M modes
Exposure bracketing	3 shots in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Exposure lock	Luminosity locked at detected value with button
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)	ISO 100 to 6400 in steps of 1/3 EV; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1 or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400; auto ISO sensitivity control available
Active D-Lighting	Auto, extra high, high, normal, low, off
ADL bracketing	2 shots
Focus
Autofocus	Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5 to 3 m/1 ft 8 in. to 9 ft 10 in.)
Detection range	-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
Lens servo	Autofocus (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 (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus point	Can be selected from 39 or 11 focus points
AF-area modes	Single-point AF, 9-, 21- or 39-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF
Focus lock	Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing button
Flash
Built-in flash	Auto flash with auto pop-up Manual pop-up with button release
Guide number	Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
Flash control	TTL: i-TTL flash control using 2016-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
Flash modes	Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off
Flash compensation	-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Flash-ready indicator	Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output
Accessory shoe	ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
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
Sync terminal	AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter (available separately)
White balance
White balance	Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine-tuning
White balance bracketing	3 shots in steps of 1
Live View
Lens servo	Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time servo AF (AF-F) Manual focus (M)
AF-area modes	Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Automatic scene selection	Available in and modes
Movie
Metering	TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Metering method	Matrix
Frame size (pixels) and frame rate	1920 x 1080, 60i (59.94 fields/s)/50i (50 fields/s)*, high/normal 1920 x 1080, 30p (progressive)/25p/24p, high/normal 1280 x 720, 60p/50p, high/normal 640 x 424, 30p/25p,  high/normal  Frame rates of 30p (actual frame rate 29.97 fps), 60i, and 60p (actual frame rate 59.94 fps) are available when NTSC is selected for video mode; 25p, 50i, and 50p are available when PAL is selected for video mode; actual frame rate when 24p is selected is 23.976 fps *Sensor output is about 60 or 50 fps Note: A smaller crop is used for movies with a frame size/frame rate of 1920 x 1080 60i or 50i
File format	MOV
Video compression	H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio recording format	Linear PCM
Audio recording device	Built-in monaural or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
Maximum length	29 min. 59 s (3 min. in miniature effect mode)
ISO sensitivity	ISO 100 to 6400; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400
Monitor
Monitor	7.5-cm (3-in.), approx. 921k-dot (VGA), vari-angle TFT monitor with 170° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment
Playback
Playback	Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, auto image rotation, and image comment (up to 36 characters)
Interface
USB	Hi-Speed USB
Video output	NTSC, PAL
HDMI output	Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
Accessory terminal	Wireless remote controller: WR-R10 (available separately) Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available separately) GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately)
Audio input	Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
Supported languages
Supported languages	Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
Power source
Battery	One EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
AC adapter	EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately)
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions / weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 129 x 98 x 78 mm/5.1 x 3.9 x 3.1 in.
Weight	Approx. 555 g/1 lb 3.6 oz with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 505 g/1 lb 1.8 oz (camera body only)
Operating environment
Temperature	0 to 40°C/32 to 104°F
humidity	85% or less (no condensation)
Accessories
Supplied accessories (may differ by country or area)	EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-24 Battery Charger, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, DK-20 Rubber Eyecup, UC-E17 USB Cable, EG-CP16 Audio Video Cable, AN-DC3 Camera Strap, BF-1B Body Cap, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM

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Memory card capacity

The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on an 8 GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I card at different image quality and size settings.

Image quality	Image size	File size*1	No. of images*1	Buffer capacity*2
NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine*3	Large Medium Small	37.0 MB 32.2 MB 28.5 MB	152 173 192	6 6 6
NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal*3	Large Medium Small	30.9 MB 28.4 MB 26.5 MB	178 192 203	6 6 6
NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic*3	Large Medium Small	27.7 MB 26.6 MB 25.6 MB	196 204 210	6 6 6
NEF (RAW)	-	24.6 MB	217	8
JPEG fine	Large Medium Small	12.2 MB 7.4 MB 3.8 MB	507 853 1600	35 100 100
JPEG normal	Large Medium Small	6.2 MB 3.7 MB 1.9 MB	1000 1600 3200	100 100 100
JPEG basic	Large Medium Small	3.0 MB 1.9 MB 1.0 MB	1900 3200 6000	100 100 100

• *1 All figures are approximate. Results will vary with card type, camera settings, and scene recorded.
• *2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100. Drops when long exposure noise reduction or auto distortion control is on.
• *3 Image size applies to JPEG images only. Size of NEF (RAW) images cannot be changed. File size is the total for NEF (RAW) and JPEG images.

Approved memory cards

The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D5200. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recommended for movie recording. Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used.

		SD memory cards	SDHC memory cards*2	SDXC memory cards*3
SanDisk		2GB*1	4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB	64 GB
Toshiba
Panasonic			4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB	48 GB, 64 GB
Lexar Media			4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB	-
	Platinum II
	Professional			64 GB, 128 GB
	Full-HD Video	-	4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB	-

• *1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support 2 GB cards.
• *2 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDHC-compliant. The camera supports UHS-I.
• *3 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDXC-compliant. The camera supports UHS-I.

Sample Images

Shutter speed	1/200 second
Aperture	f/3.2
Focal length	35mm
Exposure mode	Aperture-Priority Auto
Exposure metering	3D Color Matrix Metering II
Sensitivity	ISO 200
White balance	Auto
Picture control	Portrait
Image quality	RAW (14-bit)
Lens	AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G

Shutter speed	1/1250 second
Aperture	f/5.6
Focal length	102mm
Exposure mode	Aperture-Priority Auto
Exposure metering	3D Color Matrix Metering II
Sensitivity	ISO 320
White balance	Auto
Picture control	Standard
Image quality	RAW (14-bit)
Lens	AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Shutter speed	1/200 second
Aperture	f/2.8
Focal length	35mm
Exposure mode	Programmed Auto
Exposure metering	3D Color Matrix Metering II
Sensitivity	ISO 400
White balance	Auto
Picture control	Portrait
Image quality	RAW (14-bit)
Lens	AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G

Shutter speed	1/400 second
Aperture	f/3
Focal length	40mm
Exposure mode	Aperture-Priority Auto
Exposure metering	3D Color Matrix Metering II
Sensitivity	ISO 200
White balance	Auto
Picture control	Vivid
Image quality	RAW (14-bit)
Lens	AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G

Shutter speed	1/320 second
Aperture	f/13
Focal length	105mm
Exposure mode	Scene Mode (Silhouette)
Exposure metering	3D Color Matrix Metering II
Sensitivity	Auto (ISO 100)
White balance	Auto
Picture control	Landscape
Image quality	RAW (14-bit)
Lens	AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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