Canon R vs Nikon D3200

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon R vs Nikon D3200, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the R (30MP) and D3200 (24MP) and the R (Full frame) and D3200 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The R was manufactured 6 years later than the D3200 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the R scores versus the D3200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R and Nikon D3200. The entire galleries are available at Canon R Gallery and Nikon D3200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon R features outside dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Nikon D3200 has specifications of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the R against the D3200.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R and D3200 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R and D3200.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R will give you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher R is going to have an edge in sensor technology.