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Canon 400D vs Nikon D3200

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Nikon D3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
64
Features
63
Overall
63

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs

Canon 400D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
  • Announced October 2006
  • Also Known as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Older Model is Canon 350D
  • Replacement is Canon 450D
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
  • Released July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3100
  • Renewed by Nikon D3300
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Canon 400D vs Nikon D3200 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon 400D vs Nikon D3200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and D3200 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 400D was unveiled 6 years earlier than the D3200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 400D scores against the D3200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Nikon D3200

 400D D3200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Canon 400D

 D3200 400D 
ReleasedJuly 2012October 2006Newer by 70 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 400D and Nikon D3200

 400D D3200 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3200 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 400D has outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Nikon D3200 has specifications of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 400D and the D3200.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 400D and D3200 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 400D and D3200.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon D3200 to give more detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 400D is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3200 sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 400D Portrait photography information
Nikon D3200 Portrait photography information
52
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
78
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 400D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3200 as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 400D Sports photography advice
Nikon D3200 Sports photography advice
40
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
65
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 400D
Travel photography with Nikon D3200
47
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 400D
Landscape photography with Nikon D3200
48
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 400D Vlogging factors
Nikon D3200 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
27
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Canon 400D vs Nikon D3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Nikon D3200
 Canon EOS 400DNikon D3200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 400D Nikon D3200
Also called as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2006-10-14 2012-07-25
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 alias 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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest 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 WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest 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
Supported 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 format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 556g (1.23 pounds) 505g (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 81
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 13.2
DXO Low light rating 664 1131
Other
Battery life - 540 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $600 $530