Upgrade Guide

Nikon D5200→Nikon D600

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Nikon

D5200

£73 used

2012

→

Upgrade to

Nikon

D600

£172 used (+£99)

2012

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the D5200. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the D600

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	D5200	D600
Price	£73 used	£172 used
Released	2012	2012
Sensor	24.1MP APS-C CMOS	24.3MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080p/30 (1080/60i), 720p/60	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60
Autofocus	39-point phase-detect (9 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view	39-point phase-detect (9 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	5fps	5.5fps	↑
Battery Life	~500 shots (CIPA)	~900 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	555g (with battery)	850g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.78x	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x
Screen	3.0" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots	3.2" fixed LCD, 921k dots
Mount	Nikon F-mount (DX)	Nikon F mount
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Dual SD slots

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