Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3200
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
- Introduced July 2008
- Alternative Name is EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
- Newer Model is Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
- Announced July 2012
- Old Model is Nikon D3100
- Refreshed by Nikon D3300
Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3200 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 1000D versus Nikon D3200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and D3200 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe 1000D was launched 5 years prior to the D3200 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 1000D scores versus the D3200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1000D and Nikon D3200. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1000D Gallery and Nikon D3200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Nikon D3200
1000D | D3200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Canon 1000D
D3200 | 1000D | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | July 2008 | More modern by 48 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1000D and Nikon D3200
1000D | D3200 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3200 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 1000D has got physical dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") with a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Nikon D3200 has proportions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 1000D versus Nikon D3200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 1000D vs the D3200.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and D3200 is 70 and 67 respectively.
Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3200 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1000D and D3200.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D3200 to render more detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged 1000D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3200 Specifications
Canon EOS 1000D | Nikon D3200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 1000D | Nikon D3200 |
Also called | EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2008-07-22 | 2012-07-25 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed 3 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 6016 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 7 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 502 grams (1.11 pounds) | 505 grams (1.11 pounds) |
Dimensions | 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") | 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 62 | 81 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | 719 | 1131 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photographs | 540 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $160 | $530 |