Nikon D5200 vs Olympus OM-D E-M1

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5200 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      BrandNikonOlympus
      ModelD5200OM-D E-M1
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5100
      Successor ModelNikon D5300 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
      MSRPWith 18-55mm VR lens: Eu: €920 UK: £820$1399/£1299
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5200 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels24.71 Megapixel16.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.1 Megapixel16.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D5200 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      ProcessorEXPEED 3TruePIC VII
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicSuper Fine, Fine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing2 exposures
      Focus Nikon D5200 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points3981
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points90
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Nikon D5200 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Lens MountNikon FMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5200 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5200 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x1.48x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.52x0.74x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.7-4 to +2
      Shutter Nikon D5200 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps10.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D5200 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Flash Auto
      Redeye
      Fill-in
      Flash Off
      Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain)
      Slow sync (1st curtain)
      Slow sync (2nd curtain)
      Manual
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/320 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: 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
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal, Proprietary, Wireless
      Exposure Nikon D5200 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±2 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with button
      DXO Nikon D5200 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      DxO Low Light ISO1284757
      DxO Color Depth24.223.0
      DxO Dynamic Range13.912.7
      DxO Overall Score8473
      Video Nikon D5200 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D5200 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D5200 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Optional
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 or WR-R10 optional RM-UC1 wired remote
      Environmental Nikon D5200 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D5200 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Dimensions129 x 98 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 3.07")130 x 94 x 63 mm (5.13 x 3.68 x 2.48")
      Weight (inc. batteries)555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz)497 g (1.10 lb / 17.53 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.7 x 5.2"9.6 x 7.1 x 4.1"
      Package Weight3.1 lb2.85 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D5200 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Battery PackEN-EL14BLN-1
      Battery Life500 shots350 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D5200 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2 or 12 secs, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Airflow Control System
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)


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