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 IVx
40mm-equivalent GR IV sibling with a newly designed 26.1mm f/2.8 lens, 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 5-axis SR, 4K video, 53GB internal storage, and pocket street-camera handling. Winter 2026 planned.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Dec 2026
GR IVx is 14.1 years newer.
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Wins
D5200
Wins
GR IVx
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD5200 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 49)
- BGR IVx 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 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
D5200 is 29mm wider, 37mm taller, and 55mm thicker than GR IVx.
D5200 is 255 g heavier than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm D5200 · 33mm GR IVx
Sensor size, to scale
D5200
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
GR IVx
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D5200
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
GR IVx: 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 IVx
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 33.4
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
265 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
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓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 IVx
Pros
- ✓New 26.1mm f/2.8 GR lens (40mm equiv.)
- ✓GR IV 25.74MP APS-C + 5-axis SR
- ✓4K 30p/24p and 53GB built-in storage
- ✓Snap focus, 50/71mm crops, 2-stop ND
- ✓Pocketable 265g body
Cons
- –Price not yet announced (listed at GR IV $1,499)
- –Winter 2026 or later — still in development as of Aug 2026
- –No built-in EVF
- –Fixed 40mm-equiv. lens
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 IVx?
D5200 scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IVx — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the D5200 and GR IVx?
D5200 is 24.1 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the GR IVx captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D5200 and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
D5200 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D5200 or the GR IVx?
D5200 reaches 15 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D5200 and GR IVx?
D5200 weighs 520 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR IVx is 255 g lighter.
Do the D5200 and GR IVx record 4K video?
D5200: 4K up to 60p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the D5200 and GR IVx weather sealed?
D5200: Yes. GR IVx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the D5200 and 250 shots for the GR IVx, giving the D5200 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D5200 launched at $799 and GR IVx at $1,499. The D5200 is $700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Ricoh press materials.