Nikon
D5200
Mid-range 24MP DX DSLR with 39-point AF, articulating vari-angle LCD, 1080p60 video, and no OLPF sensor.
$799
Launch priceReleased Nov 2012
Nikon
Z5 IIC
Screen-first, viewfinder-free full-frame Z mount body: 24.5MP BSI sensor, EXPEED 7 AF with fish detection, 7.5-stop IBIS, 15 Scene Modes, and N-RAW video.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Oct 2026
Z5 IIC is 13.9 years newer.
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Wins
D5200
Wins
Z5 IIC
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD5200 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ5 IIC has higher Max video bit rate (420 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BZ5 IIC has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- AD5200 has higher EVF resolution (2,360,000 vs 1,040,000)
- BZ5 IIC has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareD5200
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Z5 IIC
134 × 81 × 72 mm
620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
D5200 is 4mm wider, 17mm taller, and 16mm thicker than Z5 IIC.
D5200 is 100 g lighter than Z5 IIC.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm D5200 · 72mm Z5 IIC
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D5200
138 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z5 IIC
134 × 81 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
D5200
138 × 88 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z5 IIC
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D5200
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Z5 IIC
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D5200
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Z5 IIC
Nikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
D5200
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
EVF resolution
2,360,000 vs 1,040,000 — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
AF points / zones
493 vs 273 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z5 IIC
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -8.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.7, 72
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Max video bit rate
420 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
AA filter
Only Z5 IIC supports it
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
D5200
Pros
- ✓39-point AF (9 cross-type)
- ✓Articulating vari-angle LCD
- ✓24.1MP no OLPF sensor
- ✓1080p60 video
- ✓Good step-up from D3xxx
Cons
- –Single SD slot
- –No 4K
- –Superseded by D5300/D5500/D5600
- –DSLR platform declining
Z5 IIC
Pros
- ✓Lightest full-frame Z body (620g)
- ✓15 Scene Modes — first on a Nikon FX mirrorless
- ✓EXPEED 7 AF, 10 subject types incl. fish
- ✓7.5-stop IBIS + Focus Point VR
- ✓N-RAW internal recording, UVC/UAC webcam
Cons
- –No built-in EVF — rear screen only
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –No mechanical shutter
- –4K 60p is DX (APS-C) crop only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, D5200 or Z5 IIC?
D5200 scores 9.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for Z5 IIC — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the D5200 and Z5 IIC?
D5200 is 24.1 MP and Z5 IIC is 24.5 MP, so the Z5 IIC captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D5200 and Z5 IIC have in-body image stabilization?
D5200 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z5 IIC has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D5200 or the Z5 IIC?
D5200 reaches 15 fps electronic. Z5 IIC reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D5200 and Z5 IIC?
D5200 weighs 520 g and Z5 IIC weighs 620 g, so the D5200 is 100 g lighter.
Do the D5200 and Z5 IIC record 4K video?
D5200: 4K up to 60p. Z5 IIC: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the D5200 and Z5 IIC weather sealed?
D5200: Yes. Z5 IIC: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the D5200 and 350 shots for the Z5 IIC, giving the D5200 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D5200 launched at $799 and Z5 IIC at $1,399. The D5200 is $600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.