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Category: Point-and-Shoot

The Nikon Coolpix 5200 and 4200 are very similar to the 3200, but come with a larger image sensor and higher resolution: 5.1 megapixel for the 5200 and 4.0 megapixel for the 4200. They both feature 3x optical zoom, 15 Scene Modes to cover most picture-taking situations, and a choice of Matrix, Center-weighted or Spot metering.

They add grid lines for the LCD monitor to help obtain a perfect horizontal. Sensitivity starts at ISO 64 for the 5200 and ISO 80 for the 4200. They use the SecureDigital (SD) memory card exclusively.

Other notable features:

• Best Shot Selector to be used in difficult situations where camera shake may cause blurred images; the camera takes a number of shots and automatically selects the sharpest one. And if it is still blurry, Blur Detection warns you so you can take it again.
• A low-light AF-assist Illuminator helps obtain focus lock in low-light situations.
• Macro as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.).

We like the Nikon Coolpix 5200 for its easy-to-use features, Nikkor quality lens, compact dimensions and light weight.

	Nikon Coolpix 5200	QuickFact™ Sheet
	Image Sensor	5200: 5.1 effective megapixels; 1/1.8 in. CCD 4200: 4.0 effective megapixels; 1/1.8 in. CCD
	Lens	Zoom Nikkor
	Focal Length	7.8-23.4mm (38-114mm, 35 mm equivalent)
	Aperture	Electromagnetically controlled preset aperture; Range: 2 stops (Wide F2.8, F4.8 [-1.5EV] ) (Tele F4.9, F8.2 [-1.5EV] )
	Optical Zoom	3x
	Macro	4 cm / 1.6 in.
	Auto Focus	Contrast-detect through the lens AF; AF area selection is available, Auto; 5points, Manual: 99points; Center AF-assist illuminator; Single AF; Continuous AF
	Shutter Speed	4 - 1/2,000 sec.
	Exposure Control	Programmed AE
	Shooting Modes	• Automatic Mode: Single, Continuous (5200: 2.5fps, 4200: 1fps), Multi-shot 16, Color options (Normal, Vivid, B&W, Sepia, Cool [Cyanotype]) • 15 Scene Modes including four with Scene Assist (Portrait, Night portrait, Landscape, Sports); Other Scene Modes (Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Museum, Fireworks show, Close up, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape) • Best Shot Selector • Movie with sound (TV 640x480/15fps) recordable until SD card is full
	Exposure Compensation	+/- 2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
	Light Metering	Matrix metering, Center-weighted, Spot
	White Balance	Auto with TTL control, 7-mode manual, Pre-set white balance
	Viewfinder	Real-image zoom optical viewfinder; Frame coverage: 75%
	LCD	• 1.5-in; 110,000-dot low-temp. polysilicon TFT transflective LCD with brightness adjustment; • LED backlight , Advanced brightness control; Auto gain-up at low-brightness; Monitor: can be off; • Grid line for LCD monitor • Frame coverage: Approx. 100% (through/freeze image); Approx. 100% (Playback image)
	ISO Sensitivity	5200: ISO64, 4200: ISO80; Auto gain-up; Can be controlled in Manual mode (5200: ISO64, 4200: ISO80; ISO100, ISO200, ISO400)
	Storage Media	Internal memory: approx 12MB, SD memory card (not included)
	Battery	Rechargeable Li-ion battery (EN-EL5) x 1: (3.7V, min1100mAh), AC adaptor EH-62A
	Included Accessories	• No memory card • 2 AA alkaline batteries • A/V Cable, USB Cable (One-Touch Upload) • Strap (Hand) • Software CD-ROMs (ArcSoft)
	Dimensions (W x H x D)	88.0 x 50.0 x 36.5 mm / 3.5 x 2.0 x 1.4 in.
	Weight (Camera body only)	155 g / 5.5 oz
	MSRP	5200: US$499.95 4200: US$399.95

Recommended Accessories:

• Soft Case
• Second set of 2 rechargeable NiMH batteries
• Non-rechargeable CRV3 Lithium batteries as spare
• 256MB SD Card
• Battery Charger Kit
• AC Adapter

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