Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3200
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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
- Revealed April 2011
- Also Known as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
- Older Model is Canon 1000D
- Later Model is Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
- Released July 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon D3100
- New Model is Nikon D3300
Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3200 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Canon 1100D versus Nikon D3200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and D3200 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe 1100D was introduced 15 months prior to the D3200 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1100D scores against the D3200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1100D and Nikon D3200. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1100D Gallery and Nikon D3200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Nikon D3200
1100D | D3200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Canon 1100D
D3200 | 1100D | |||
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Released | July 2012 | April 2011 | More recent by 15 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1100D and Nikon D3200
1100D | D3200 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3200 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1100D has outside measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3200 has dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Examine the Canon 1100D versus Nikon D3200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 1100D vs the D3200.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1100D and D3200 is 67 and 67 respectively.
Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3200 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1100D and D3200.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D3200 to render greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older 1100D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3200 Specifications
Canon EOS 1100D | Nikon D3200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 1100D | Nikon D3200 |
Also referred to as | EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-04-13 | 2012-07-25 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed 3 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 495 gr (1.09 pounds) | 505 gr (1.11 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 62 | 81 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 755 | 1131 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 photographs | 540 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E10 | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $450 | $530 |