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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3200

Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Nikon D3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
64
Features
63
Overall
63

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2017
  • Also Known as EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Earlier Model is Canon 100D
  • Later Model is Canon SL3
Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon D3100
  • Later Model is Nikon D3300
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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3200 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SL2 (24MP) and the D3200 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The SL2 was announced 5 years later than the D3200 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SL2 grades versus the D3200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Nikon D3200

 SL2 D3200 
ReleasedJune 2017July 2012More recent by 60 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Canon SL2

 D3200 SL2 

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Nikon D3200

 SL2 D3200 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SL2 has got outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst 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 ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SL2 and the D3200.

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and D3200 is 71 and 67 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and D3200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SL2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3200 sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL2 Portrait photography info
Nikon D3200 Portrait photography info
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
78
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SL2
Street photography with Nikon D3200
74
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3200 as a Sports photography camera
69
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (650 shots)
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
65
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3200 as a Travel photography camera
82
great battery (650 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
59
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SL2
Landscape photography with Nikon D3200
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (650 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3200 as a Vlogging camera
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
27
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Nikon D3200
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Nikon D3200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Nikon D3200
Also referred to as EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2017-06-29 2012-07-25
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 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 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 1 1
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.80 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 gr (1.00 lb) 505 gr (1.11 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 81
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 13.2
DXO Low light rating 1041 1131
Other
Battery life 650 photographs 540 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Storage slots One One
Price at release $699 $530