Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3200

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel SL3 and Nikon D3200. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SL3 Gallery and Nikon D3200 Gallery.

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.

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

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.