Nikon D5200 vs Nikon D5000

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D5200 and the Nikon D5000, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Nikon D5200 was introduced in May 2013 and Nikon D5000 was introduced in June 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D5200 over Nikon D5000.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D5000 over Nikon D5200.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Nikon D5200 has a 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution and Nikon D5000 has a 2.7" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fully Articulated screens. Fully articulated screen makes cameras selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

Viewfinder

Cameras have built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinders. They both have 95% coverage and 0.78x (0.52x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

Nikon D5200 features a 24.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Nikon D5000 features a 12.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 249.6 mm². Its native ISO range is 200 - 3,200 and expands to 200 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Nikon D5200 is equipped with EXPEED 3 processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Nikon D5000 is equipped with EXPEED processor and can take pictures up to 4288 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424 with 3:2 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Cameras have Nikon F lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D5200 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D5000 nothing can be done. On Nikon D5000 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D5200 nothing can be done.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Nikon D5200 has a Mini Type C HDMI and Nikon D5000 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Nikon D5200 comes with EN-EL14 battery pack with battery life of 500 shots and Nikon D5000 comes with EN-EL9a battery pack with battery life of 510 shots.

External Storage Slots

Nikon D5200 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Nikon D5000 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Nikon D5200 and Nikon D5000 have Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane. shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D5200, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D5000. Nikon D5200 can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Nikon D5000 can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps.

Focusing

Nikon D5200 has 39 (9 cross-type) focusing points and Nikon D5000 has 11 focusing points. Nikon D5200 has detection range from -1 to +19 EV.

Exposure

Both cameras' exposure metering ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D5200 and exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D5000.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D5200 and 17.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D5000. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on both cameras.

Nikon D5200 body has dimensions of 129 x 98 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 3.07") and Nikon D5000 body has dimensions of 127 x 104 x 80 mm (5 x 4.09 x 3.15"). Nikon D5200 weighs 555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz) and Nikon D5000 weighs 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz).

Nikon D5200

Nikon D5000

129 mm

98 mm

127 mm

104 mm

98 mm

104 mm

78 mm

80 mm