Canon 90D vs Nikon D3200
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
- Announced August 2019
- Succeeded the Canon 80D
(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
- Launched July 2012
- Superseded the Nikon D3100
- Later Model is Nikon D3300

Canon 90D vs Nikon D3200 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Canon 90D vs Nikon D3200, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and D3200 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

The 90D was revealed 7 years later than the D3200 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 90D matches up against the D3200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D3200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 90D and Nikon D3200. The full galleries are provided at Canon 90D Gallery and Nikon D3200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon D3200
90D | D3200 | |||
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Launched | August 2019 | ![]() | July 2012 | Fresher by 87 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Canon 90D
D3200 | 90D |
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Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon D3200
90D | D3200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Canon 90D vs Nikon D3200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 90D offers outside dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3200 has specifications of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 90D vs Nikon D3200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 90D and the D3200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and D3200 is 60 and 67 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon D3200 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and D3200.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon 90D to give more detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern 90D will have a benefit in sensor tech.

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Canon 90D vs Nikon D3200 Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Nikon D3200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 90D | Nikon D3200 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2019-08-28 | 2012-07-25 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 8 | 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 | 33MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 701 gr (1.55 lb) | 505 gr (1.11 lb) |
Dimensions | 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 81 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1131 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1300 photos | 540 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $1,199 | $530 |