Help needed regarding a camera i wanted to purchase?

I'm planning to buy a nikon d5200 along with the nikorr 18-55mm lens, the reason i'm going to buy a dslr is for the image quality and features it has due to the bigger sensor. But then there are camera's such as the samsung NX1000, sony nex-6 etc which have the same aps-c sized sensor fitted in them, so what's the point in carrying all that bulky dslr for when one can have the same image quality and features in a small camera? Are both of those compact mirrorless camera's worth it? Or should i buy my nikon d5200?

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But some people are Nikon over Canon, I understand if so! I don't have the experience with Nikon. My only Nikon is a film N70

The major complaint about mirror-less cameras is their lack of an optical viewfinder. With a DSLR such as the D5200 you look through the viewfinder and see exactly what your lens is pointing towards. A mirror-less camera uses a screen instead.

I suggest trying both before deciding on which to purchase. Perhaps you could rent a D5200 and a Sony NEX-6 for a day and use them as you plan to use your new camera and see for yourself which you like better.

This article describes DSLR's and at the end, mirrorless cameras.
http://www.dpreview.com/...igital-slr

The Nikon D5200 is a quality camera that will give you many years of pleasure. That's my 2¢ worth.

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With any of the mirror-free cameras you will lack an optical viewfinder. On some you can add an electronic viewfinder at considerable expense, but it still will not balance and brace fo stability as well as the larger DSLR you mentioned. Also adding interesting lenses to tiny little mirror-free CSCs makes them look just as awkward as they acutally are to handle in practics.

So Nikon D5200 is an ideal camera if you want an optical viewfinder.
If you want a DSLR with a 2.4MP OLED viewfinder then look at Sony A58.
The benefit of EVFs is their large size and information-rich real time display meaning there's no need to look away and check the shot on the back panel LCD. However they are not ideal for older people with poor eyesight as looking through them watching for decisive-moment shots can cause eye strain. They also eat batteries faster.

Just a quick comment, if you are seriously thinking of the D5200, then consider the D5100, I recently picked one up, the D5200 even with it's updated sensor didn't even tempt me - the update seems to be more cosmetic than anything else… So I purchased the camera that the D5200 replaced… And reaped the huge saving into the bargain… And Nikon threw in a 2 year warranty too… The D5100 is a very capable product and will give you years of enjoyment… And right now you won't getter value for your $.