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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3200

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Nikon D3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
64
Features
63
Overall
63

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched April 2019
  • Other Name is EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Superseded the Canon SL2
Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3100
  • Successor is Nikon D3300
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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3200 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SL3 (24MP) and the D3200 (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SL3 was released 6 years after the D3200 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SL3 scores against the D3200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Nikon D3200

 SL3 D3200 
IntroducedApril 2019July 2012More modern by 82 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Canon SL3

 D3200 SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Nikon D3200

 SL3 D3200 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SL3 features outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Nikon D3200 has dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SL3 and the D3200.

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL3 and D3200 is 71 and 67 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL3 and D3200.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SL3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3200 sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography information
Nikon D3200 Portrait photography information
81
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
78
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SL3
Street photography with Nikon D3200
75
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL3 Sports photography advice
Nikon D3200 Sports photography advice
70
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (1,070 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
65
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL3 Travel photography info
Nikon D3200 Travel photography info
82
great battery (1,070 shots)
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
59
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 Landscape photography info
Nikon D3200 Landscape photography info
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (1,070 per charge)
no image stabilization
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3200 as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
no image stabilization
27
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Nikon D3200
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Nikon D3200
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Nikon D3200
Also called EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2019-04-10 2012-07-25
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 1 1
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 449g (0.99 lbs) 505g (1.11 lbs)
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 score not tested 81
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1131
Other
Battery life 1070 pictures 540 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $599 $530