Nikon D5200

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  6 out of 10

Short extract: The D5200 is Nikon's latest mid-range consumer SLR, nestling between the entry-level Nikon D3200 and the recently announced Nikon D7100 . Nikon has fitted 24-megapixel sensors across all three models, although as we'll explain below, it's not the same sensor across the board.

Conclusion: Well specified, especially with its 39-point autofocus, but the controls could be more elegant and our test shots tended to be slightly soft

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  8 out of 10

Short extract: The Nikon D5200 is a mid-range DSLR, a streamlined step up from the Nikon D7000. It’s geared towards anyone keen for good quality images but without being able to afford a high-end DSLR. It comes as competition to cameras such as Canon's EOS 650D and the Pentax K5.

• Excellent autofocus
• Lack of absolute sharpness in some images

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  8 out of 10

Summary: With excellent low light performance, reliable results and speedy access to the most common settings, the D5200 makes it easy to make the most of your photography, whatever the conditions.

Short extract: With good low light performance and a smart UI, the D5200 makes it easy to take consistently good shots.

Conclusion: Nikon has put barely a foot wrong here. The only thing that might count against it is the price comparison with Canon's EOS 650D . Sure, Nikon has the higher pixel count at 24.1 megapixels, compared to the 650D's 18 megapixels, but when you're talking high teens and beyond, those extra pixels become...

• Graphical interface, Low light performance, Image quality, Articulated screen
• No touchscreen, Undercut by close competitors, Slightly laggy focusing