Nikon D5200 with 39-point AF and collapsible VR II, step-up mid-range DX DSLR at budget pricing.
The Nikon D5200 with 18-55mm VR II is a 24.1-megapixel DSLR kit from 2012 with articulating screen, 39-point AF, and the collapsible VR II zoom. The D5200 brought higher resolution and more AF points to Nikon's mid-range DX lineup with the compact VR II zoom.
The 24.1MP sensor delivers excellent detail, and the 39-point AF system provides more comprehensive coverage than the 11-point system in D3000-series bodies. The collapsible VR II retracts for compact storage with VR stabilisation.
Build quality is quality Nikon mid-range with articulating screen. The D5200 provides a genuine step above D3200 with the 39-point AF and articulating screen that add creative and focusing flexibility.
The D5200 with collapsible VR II offers 39-point AF and articulating screen at affordable used pricing. The step up from D3000-series provides genuinely more capable photography at modest cost increase.