Nikon D5200 vs Nikon D2Xs
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D5200 and Nikon D2Xs. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufacturered by Nikon.
Nikon D5200 were released 2012 and Nikon D2Xs was released 2006. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period of time can be of interest since technology is always improving etc.| Camera | Manufacturer | Released |
| Nikon D5200 | Nikon | 2012 |
| Nikon D2Xs | Nikon | 2006 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts sensor (called "DX") which means that if you compare the cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras have a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the cameras sensor size effect the focal length with a multiplier.
| Camera | Experienced focal length when using a lens with 50mm focal length (ex a common "50mm f/1.8") | |
| Nikon D5200 | 75 mm | (a Nikon DX sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.5) |
| Nikon D2Xs | 75 mm | (a Nikon DX sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.5) |
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Nikon D5200 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D2Xs has 12,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels | Pixel (total) | Pixels (width) | Pixels (height) |
| Nikon D5200 | 24 MP | 24000000 | 6000 | 4000 |
| Nikon D2Xs | 12,2 MP | 12212224 | 4288 | 2848 |
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, afterwards 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 D5200 | 100-6400 |
| Nikon D2Xs | 100-3200 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
There is a big diffence 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 that work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D5200
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D2Xs
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definately be of interest. Nikon D5200 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D2Xs can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon D5200 | 5 |
| Nikon D2Xs | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Nikon D5200. Unfortunately Nikon D2Xs does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, carried around, for several hours at the 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 (in gram) | Weight (in pounds) |
| Nikon D5200 | 555 gr | 1,22 lb |
| Nikon D2Xs | 1200 gr | 2,65 lb |
