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Canon 100D vs Nikon D3200

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Nikon D3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
63
Features
63
Overall
63

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel SL1
  • New Model is Canon SL2
Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3100
  • Newer Model is Nikon D3300
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Canon 100D vs Nikon D3200 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon 100D vs Nikon D3200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and D3200 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 100D was revealed 13 months after the D3200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 100D scores versus the D3200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Nikon D3200

 100D D3200 
LaunchedJuly 2013July 2012More modern by 13 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Canon 100D

 D3200 100D 

Common features in the Canon 100D and Nikon D3200

 100D D3200 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3200 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 100D features physical dimensions of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Nikon D3200 has proportions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 100D and the D3200.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 100D and D3200 is 73 and 67 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 100D and D3200.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon D3200 to give greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger 100D provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3200 sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 100D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D3200 Portrait photography factors
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 100D Street photography details
Nikon D3200 Street photography details
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (407 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3200 as a Sports photography camera
58
good resolution (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (380 per charge)
64
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 100D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3200 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competition in class (407g)
provides focus via touch
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (380 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
59
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 100D
Landscape photography with Nikon D3200
64
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (380 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 100D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3200 as a Vlogging camera
34
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
lighter than competition in class (407 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
27
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Canon 100D vs Nikon D3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Nikon D3200
 Canon EOS 100DNikon D3200
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 100D Nikon D3200
Also called as EOS Rebel SL1 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-07-26 2012-07-25
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 1 1
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
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 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407g (0.90 pounds) 505g (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 81
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 13.2
DXO Low light score 843 1131
Other
Battery life 380 images 540 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $499 $530