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
Ricoh
GR IV
Latest GR with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, 5-axis SR, 53GB internal memory, and pocket street-camera handling.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
GR IV is 13.2 years newer.
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Wins
D5200
Wins
GR IV
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD5200 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 49)
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,600)
- AD5200 has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 4 fps)
- AD5200 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 250 shots)
- AD5200 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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
for scale
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
D5200 is 29mm wider, 37mm taller, and 55mm thicker than GR IV.
D5200 is 258 g heavier than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm D5200 · 33mm GR IV
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
GR IV
109 × 61 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
GR IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D5200
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D5200
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
GR IV: mount data unavailable
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…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
493 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
15 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only D5200 supports it
Reasons to choose
GR IV
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 32.7
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
262 g vs 520 g — lower is better
Resolution
25.74 MP vs 24.1 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
GR IV
Pros
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
- ✓Pocketable 28mm GR lens
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon D5200
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, D5200 or GR IV?
D5200 scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IV — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the D5200 and GR IV?
D5200 is 24.1 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D5200 and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
D5200 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D5200 or the GR IV?
D5200 reaches 15 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D5200 and GR IV?
D5200 weighs 520 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR IV is 258 g lighter.
Do the D5200 and GR IV record 4K video?
D5200: 4K up to 60p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the D5200 and GR IV weather sealed?
D5200: Yes. GR IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the D5200 and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the D5200 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D5200 launched at $799 and GR IV at $1,499. The D5200 is $700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Ricoh press materials.