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Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D5200 comparison

Head-to-head camera performance analysis

Nikon D5100
66
92 out of 140
Nikon D5200 wins
Nikon D5200
67
94 out of 140

Quick Spec Comparison

SpecificationNikon D5100Nikon D5200
Sensor SizeAPS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm)APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
ISO Range100 - 6400100 - 6400
Storage Slots11
Weather SealingYesYes
Lens MountNikon FNikon F

Nikon D5100 vs Nikon D5200

Image Quality (DXO Overall)

Nikon D5100: 8/10Nikon D5200: 8/10
8
8
8084

Resolution

Nikon D5100: 5/10Nikon D5200: 6/10
5
6
1624
Nikon D5200 leads by 1 point

Low Light Performance

Nikon D5100: 3/10Nikon D5200: 3/10
3
3
ISO 1183ISO 1284

Max ISO Score

Nikon D5100: 5/10Nikon D5200: 5/10
5
5
ISO 6400ISO 6400

Dynamic Range

Nikon D5100: 10/10Nikon D5200: 10/10
10
10
13.6 EV13.9 EV

Autofocus System

Nikon D5100: 6/10Nikon D5200: 9/10
6
9
11 points39 points
Nikon D5200 leads by 3 points

Video Capabilities

Nikon D5100: 7/10Nikon D5200: 7/10
7
7
1920 x 10801920 x 1080

Burst Speed

Nikon D5100: 5/10Nikon D5200: 5/10
5
5
45

Battery Life

Nikon D5100: 8/10Nikon D5200: 6/10
8
6
660500
Nikon D5100 leads by 2 points

Viewfinder Quality

Nikon D5100: 5/10Nikon D5200: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder

Portability

Nikon D5100: 9/10Nikon D5200: 9/10
9
9
560555

Lens Ecosystem

Nikon D5100: 10/10Nikon D5200: 10/10
10
10
316 lenses316 lenses

Value for Money

Nikon D5100: 10/10Nikon D5200: 10/10
10
10
$628.98$799.95

Durability

Nikon D5100: 1/10Nikon D5200: 1/10
1
1
11

Comparison Summary

Nikon D5100
Categories Won
1
Equal performance
Tied Categories
11
Nikon D5200
Categories Won
2

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