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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3200

Portability
67
Imaging
52
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Nikon D3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
63
Features
63
Overall
63

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(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
Nikon D3200
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Nikon D3200

 1100D D3200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Canon 1100D

 D3200 1100D 
ReleasedJuly 2012April 2011More recent by 15 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Nikon D3200

 1100D D3200 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1100D and D3200 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3200 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3200 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1100D Portrait photography details
Nikon D3200 Portrait photography details
63
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1100D
Street photography with Nikon D3200
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
59
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D Sports photography features
Nikon D3200 Sports photography features
51
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (700 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
64
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1100D Travel photography information
Nikon D3200 Travel photography information
53
good battery power (700 shots)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
59
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1100D Landscape photography features
Nikon D3200 Landscape photography features
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (700 shots)
small screen (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3200 as a Vlogging camera
22
provides face detection focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
27
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Nikon D3200
 Canon EOS 1100DNikon D3200
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