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Canon 650D vs Nikon D3200

Portability
65
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Canon EOS 650D front
 
Nikon D3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
63
Features
63
Overall
63

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs

Canon 650D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
  • Succeeded the Canon 600D
  • Refreshed by Canon 700D
Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3100
  • Replacement is Nikon D3300
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Canon 650D vs Nikon D3200 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon 650D and Nikon D3200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and D3200 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 650D was manufactured around the same time to the D3200 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 650D matches up vs the D3200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Nikon D3200

 650D D3200 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Canon 650D

 D3200 650D 

Common features in the Canon 650D and Nikon D3200

 650D D3200 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2012Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3200 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 650D has got external dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Nikon D3200 has measurements of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 650D and the D3200.

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 650D and D3200 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 650D and D3200.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon D3200 to resolve more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3200 sensor size comparison

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 650D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D3200 Portrait photography factors
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 650D Street photography factors
Nikon D3200 Street photography factors
69
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
no image stabilization
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 650D Sports photography details
Nikon D3200 Sports photography details
58
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
64
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 650D Travel photography details
Nikon D3200 Travel photography details
64
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
59
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 650D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3200 as a Landscape photography camera
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 650D
Vlogging with Nikon D3200
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
no image stabilization
27
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Canon 650D vs Nikon D3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 650D and Nikon D3200
 Canon EOS 650DNikon D3200
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 650D Nikon D3200
Also called EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-08-20 2012-07-25
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 575 grams (1.27 pounds) 505 grams (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 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 21.7 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 13.2
DXO Low light rating 722 1131
Other
Battery life 440 shots 540 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E8 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $498 $530