Nikon D3200 vs D3100

Nikon D3200 vs D3100 - Nikon D3200 is Nikon cameras in the entry-level class that has a high performance because it has been equipped with various advanced technology, this camera is the next generation of Nikon D3100 with various capabilities increasingly refined. Here we will compare the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D3100.Both cameras have APS-C sensors but Nikon D3200 has a 24.0 MP and Nikon D3100 has a 14.0 MP resolution.

Nikon D3200 Key Specs

• Announcement Date: 2012-07-25
• 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
• ISO 100 - 12800
• Nikon F Mount
• 3″ Fixed Type Screen
• Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder
• 4 fps continuous shooting
• 1920 x 1080 video resolution
• 505g. 125 x 96 x 77 mm

Nikon D3100 Key Specs

• Announcement Date: 2010-12-21
• 14MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
• ISO 100 - 12800
• Nikon F Mount
• 3″ Fixed Type Screen
• Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder
• 3 fps continuous shooting
• 1920 x 1080 video resolution
• 505g. 124 x 96 x 75 mm

Nikon D3200 vs D3100: Physical Specs Comparison
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon D3200 and Nikon D3100.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3100 Detailed Size Comparison
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon D3200 and Nikon D3100 have exactly the same weight.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Nikon D3200 and Nikon D3100 have the same APS-C sized sensor, their lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will be similar in size and weight.

Nikon D3200 vs D3100: Sensor Comparison

Nikon D3200 has a 24.0MP APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Expeed 3 processor. On the other hand, Nikon D3100 has a 14.0MP APS-C (23.1 x 15.4 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Expeed 2 processor.
Nikon D3200's sensor provides 10MP more than Nikon D3100's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image. Nikon D3200 and Nikon D3100 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in this area.

Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D3200 Comparison of Available Lenses

Which camera has more lenses?
Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. Nikon D3200 and Nikon D3100 have the same Nikon F lens mount and currently there are 245 native lenses available for these cameras.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 81 lenses with Image stabilization for Nikon F mount.

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