Canon 600D vs Nikon D3200

Following is a thorough review of the Canon 600D vs Nikon D3200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and D3200 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 600D was brought out 16 months earlier than the D3200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 600D matches up versus the D3200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 600D & Nikon D3200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 600D Gallery & Nikon D3200 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 600D has physical dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 600D and the D3200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 600D and D3200 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 600D and D3200.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon D3200 to resolve more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 600D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.