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differences
Advantages of the Nikon D5200
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1080p @ 60fps vs None
1,284 ISO vs 562 ISO
3.0" vs 2.5"
84.0 vs 65.0
921k dots vs 230k dots
Yes vs No
13.9 EV vs 11.4 EV
24 MP vs 10 MP
Contrast detection vs None
Yes vs No
39 vs 3
24.2 bits vs 22.5 bits
Yes vs No
5 fps vs 3 fps
CMOS vs CCD
25,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
$479.88 vs $1,000.00
6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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Advantages of the Nikon D60
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126x94x64 mm vs 129x98x78 mm
2.5" vs 3.1"
260 ms vs 302 ms
0.52x vs 0.51x
522 g vs 555 g
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recommendations
Which camera do we recommend? Relative to the best recent entry-level DSLRs, and ignoring price
similarities
Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs
Common Strengths
 | Many lenses available |
| 205 lenses |
Common Weaknesses
 | Slow max shutter speed |
| 1/4000 of a second |
| Below average viewfinder coverage |
| 95% |
| Poor maximum light sensitivity | |||
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| Below average viewfinder size | |||
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 | Few shots per battery charge |
| 500 shots |
 | No image stabilization |
| Risk of blur |
 | Neither is weather sealed |
| Need to shelter it from weather |
 | No touchscreens |
| More buttons |
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competitors
Shared Competitors
Advantages
Disadvantages
Nikon D5300
Entry-level DSLR
$697 body only
$745 - $797 with 18-55mm lens
| Has a significantly larger screen |
| Has a slightly higher resolution screen |
| Is slightly more expensive |
| Is thicker |
Nikon D3300
Entry-level DSLR
$397 body only
$460 - $497 with 18-55mm lens
| Slightly larger viewfinder |
 | Creates panoramas in-camera |
| Is thicker |
| Is significantly larger |
Nikon D3200
Entry-level DSLR
$309 - $527 body only
$443 - $447 with 18-55mm lens
| Is slightly less expensive |
| Is thicker |
| Is significantly larger |
Canon Rebel T5i
Entry-level DSLR
$599 - $699 body only
$590 - $750 with 18-55mm lens
| Has a slightly higher resolution screen |
| Has a touch screen |
| Is slightly more expensive |
| Is thicker |
Nikon D5100
Entry-level DSLR
$349 - $360 body only
$409 - $490 with 18-55mm lens
| Has a slightly longer battery life |
| Is slightly less expensive |
| Is thicker |
| Is much larger |
Nikon D7000
Entry-level DSLR
$615 body only
$600 - $1,025 with 18-55mm lens
| Significantly larger viewfinder |
| Has a weather sealed body |
| Is slightly more expensive |
| Is thicker |
Canon Rebel T3i
Entry-level DSLR
$499 - $550 body only
$550 - $600 with 18-55mm lens
| Has a slightly higher resolution screen |
| Is thicker |
| Is much larger |
Nikon D5200 Competitors
Advantages
Disadvantages
No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon D5200.
Nikon D60 Competitors
Advantages
Disadvantages
Nikon D3000
Entry-level DSLR
$399 with 18-55mm lens
| Much larger screen |
| Much cheaper |
| Worse image quality |
| Less dynamic range |
Nikon D80
Entry-level DSLR
$1,799 body only
$1,500 with 18-135mm lens
| Much larger viewfinder |
| Has a built-in focus motor |
| Worse image quality |
| Much larger |
Nikon D70
Pro DSLR
| Has a built-in focus motor |
| Much faster max shutter speed |
| Worse color depth |
| Much smaller screen |
Nikon D40
Entry-level DSLR
$460 with 18-55mm lens
| Much cheaper |
 | Slightly less startup delay |
| Worse color depth |
| Worse image quality |
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