Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D5200
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D2Xs and Nikon D5200. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.
Nikon D2Xs were released 2006 and Nikon D5200 was released 2012. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Nikon D2Xs | 2006 |
| Nikon D5200 | 2012 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "DX") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Nikon D2Xs | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Nikon D5200 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Nikon D2Xs has a 12,2 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D5200 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Nikon D2Xs |
12,2 MP
12212224 pixels 4288 x 2848 |
| Nikon D5200 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Nikon D5200 has a 97 % larger resolution than Nikon D2Xs. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Nikon D5200 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D2Xs. Nikon D5200 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 6400 while Nikon D2Xs has 100 to 3200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon D2Xs | 100-3200 |
| Nikon D5200 | 100-6400 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
There is a big difference between these two cameras. Nikon D2Xs has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D5200 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D5200 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D2Xs
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D5200
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D2Xs can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D5200 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon D2Xs | 5 |
| Nikon D5200 | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Nikon D5200. Sadly, the Nikon D2Xs does not support this.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Nikon D2Xs weighs 1200 gr (equal to 2,65 lb) which is 116% heavier than Nikon D5200 and its 555 gr (or 1,22 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon D2Xs | 1200 gr 2,65 lb |
| Nikon D5200 | 555 gr 1,22 lb |
