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Canon 700D vs Nikon D3200

Portability
65
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Canon EOS 700D front
 
Nikon D3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
63
Features
63
Overall
63

Canon 700D vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs

Canon 700D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 580g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel T5i
  • Replaced the Canon 650D
  • Successor is Canon 750D
Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon D3100
  • Renewed by Nikon D3300
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Canon 700D vs Nikon D3200 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 700D vs Nikon D3200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and D3200 (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 700D was revealed 11 months later than the D3200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 700D grades against the D3200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 700D over the Nikon D3200

 700D D3200 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2012More recent by 11 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Canon 700D

 D3200 700D 

Common features in the Canon 700D and Nikon D3200

 700D D3200 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Canon 700D vs Nikon D3200 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 700D offers exterior measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Canon 700D vs Nikon D3200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 700D vs the D3200.

Canon 700D vs Nikon D3200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 700D and D3200 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Canon 700D vs Nikon D3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 700D vs Nikon D3200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 700D and D3200.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D3200 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer 700D provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 700D vs Nikon D3200 sensor size comparison

Canon 700D vs Nikon D3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 700D vs Nikon D3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 700D Portrait photography info
Nikon D3200 Portrait photography info
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 700D Street photography details
Nikon D3200 Street photography details
69
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
does not have image stabilization
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 700D Sports photography features
Nikon D3200 Sports photography features
55
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (440 shots)
64
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 700D
Travel photography with Nikon D3200
64
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (440 shots)
59
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 700D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3200 as a Landscape photography camera
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (440 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 700D Vlogging features
Nikon D3200 Vlogging features
71
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
27
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon 700D vs Nikon D3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 700D and Nikon D3200
 Canon EOS 700DNikon D3200
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 700D Nikon D3200
Alternative name EOS Rebel T5i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-06-10 2012-07-25
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology 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
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580 gr (1.28 lbs) 505 gr (1.11 lbs)
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 Overall score 61 81
DXO Color Depth score 21.7 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 13.2
DXO Low light score 681 1131
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 540 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E8 EN-EL14
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Storage slots 1 1
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