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Nikon D5200

Nikon D5200
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alaScore 92

3674 reviews

Jun, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3674 reviews of Nikon D5200. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the lens and image quality. The price and performance are also mentioned favorably. Many are negative about the image stabilizer. Opinions are divided on the shutter.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon D5200 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon D5200

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 185 user reviews of Nikon D5200 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the portability and price are on the whole positive. The image quality and performance are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the contrast. There are some mixed opinions about the exposure and focus.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Nikon D5200

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1120 user reviews of Nikon D5200 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and image quality. The performance and price are also appreciated. There are some negative comments about the durability. Comments about the flash and reliability are mixed.

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durability

96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Nikon D5200

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 47 user reviews of Nikon D5200 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. People are impressed by the lens and battery. The performance and price also get good reviews.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Expert review by : Mike Topham (trustedreviews.com)

Nikon D5200

 

Nikon's latest entry-level DSLR offers an impressive feature set and great image quality

Impressive 39-point AF system ; Continuous shooting speed of 5fps ; Stunning image quality ; Intuitive graphic user interface

Slow AF point positioning in Live View ; Lags when previewing creative effects in real time ; Noisy kit lens performance

In addition to still image capture, the D5200 offers a solid video recording feature set. Shooting at 1080p Full HD you have options to shoot, at 30, 25 and 24fps, in addition to which it’s also possible to shoot at 60i/50i. One thing to note here is...

Jan, 2013
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Expert review by : Angela Nicholson (techradar.com)

Nikon D5200 review

 

A more affordable alternative to the D5300

High-res sensor ; Proven AF system ; Articulating screen ; Good interface

Special Effect JPEG only ; No touchscreen ; Few direct controls

Feb, 2014
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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Nikon D5200

 

The Nikon D5200 fills the high-resolution gap in the company's middle-spec DSLR space by squeezing a brand new 24-megapixel CMOS sensor into the new model. It was inevitable, really; such a resolution gap didn't really exist until Nikon launched the...

Good picture quality, vari-angle LCD screen, decent autofocus system with motorised lenses

Experienced sharpness issues with first review sample body (not confirmed as an official, recognised issue as yet), banding in shadow areas when pushing raw file EV, poor movie clips with terrible interlaced tearing in playback, no touchscreen, lack of...

For its £720 price tag, the Nikon D5200 draws in the D7000's autofocus system and, considering that and the new 24-megapixel sensor's overall image quality, it's a DSLR that's a step beyond its predecessor.

Feb, 2013
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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Nikon D5200: Same sharpness issues as some D7000 models experienced? - Pocket-lint

 

Amid the madness of last week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Pocket-lint was able to prise away a final firmware version of the Nikon D5200

Jan, 2013
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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Nikon D5200 pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

 

Nikon has not only gone DSLR crazy this year, but also megapixel mad. And we mean that in a good way. The latest Nikon D5200 model - which Pocket-lint

Nov, 2012
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Expert review by : Becca Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Nikon D5200 review

 

The Nikon D5200 is a mid-range DSLR, a streamlined step up from the Nikon D7000. It's geared towards anyone keen for good quality images but without being able to afford a high-end DSLR. It comes as competition to cameras such as Canon's EOS 650D and...

The Nikon D5200 is ideal for anyone wanting their first good-quality DSLR or wanting to upgrade from their current mid-range DSLR. The Nikon D5200 is well-built, comfortable and easy to use with good picture quality and provides good value for money....

Feb, 2013
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Expert review by : Amateur Photographer (amateurphotographer.co.uk)

Nikon D5200 review

 

The Nikon D5200 is an interesting camera, placed in the crossover between beginner and enthusiast level. Some people would say that its plastic body and simple handling are likely to frustrate the enthusiast, while its memory-hungry resolution (and...

Apr, 2014
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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Nikon D5200

 

Nikon's a big name in the camera world, and we've got the company's D5200 DSLR armed with a massive 24.1-megapixel sensor to put through its paces. It's a capable shooter, complete with full HD video skills and superb image quality, but does its fiddly...

Oct, 2013
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Expert review by : Becca Martin (macworld.co.uk)

Nikon D5200 review

 

The Nikon D5200 with its 18-55mm lens kit is a high-quality introduction to the possibilities of a digital SLR camera.

Excellent autofocus

Lack of absolute sharpness in some images

The Nikon D5200 is ideal for anyone wanting their first good-quality DSLR or wanting to upgrade from their current mid-range DSLR. The Nikon D5200 is well-built, comfortable and easy to use with good picture quality and provides good value for money....

Feb, 2013
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Expert review by : digitalrev.com (digitalrev.com)

Expert Review

 

With the release of the Nikon D5200, should I upgrade from a Nikon D3200 (or D3100) to the newer, sexier D5200?

Feb, 2013
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