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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3200

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Nikon D3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
63
Features
63
Overall
63

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(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
Nikon D3200
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Nikon D3200

 1000D D3200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Canon 1000D

 D3200 1000D 
AnnouncedJuly 2012July 2008More modern by 48 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Nikon D3200

 1000D D3200 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and D3200 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D Portrait photography advice
Nikon D3200 Portrait photography advice
59
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3200 as a Street photography camera
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
59
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3200 as a Sports photography camera
41
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
64
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3200 as a Travel photography camera
45
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1000D
Landscape photography with Nikon D3200
48
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D Vlogging factors
Nikon D3200 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
27
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Nikon D3200
 Canon EOS 1000DNikon D3200
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