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Canon T7 vs Nikon D3200

Portability
68
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65
Canon EOS Rebel T7 front
 
Nikon D3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
64
Features
63
Overall
63

Canon T7 vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs

Canon T7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 475g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Alternate Name is EOS 2000D
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
  • Released July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon D3100
  • Updated by Nikon D3300
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Canon T7 vs Nikon D3200 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon T7 versus Nikon D3200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the T7 (24MP) and the D3200 (24MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T7 was announced 5 years after the D3200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the T7 scores against the D3200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Nikon D3200

 T7 D3200 
ReleasedFebruary 2018July 2012More modern by 69 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Canon T7

 D3200 T7 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Canon T7 and Nikon D3200

 T7 D3200 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon T7 vs Nikon D3200 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon T7 enjoys outer measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3200 has measurements of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the T7 versus the D3200.

Canon T7 vs Nikon D3200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T7 and D3200 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Canon T7 vs Nikon D3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7 vs Nikon D3200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the T7 and D3200.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern T7 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon T7 vs Nikon D3200 sensor size comparison

Canon T7 vs Nikon D3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7 vs Nikon D3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D3200 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
78
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T7 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3200 as a Street photography camera
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7 Sports photography info
Nikon D3200 Sports photography info
62
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
65
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7 Travel photography details
Nikon D3200 Travel photography details
56
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7
Landscape photography with Nikon D3200
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7 Vlogging information
Nikon D3200 Vlogging information
28
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
27
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon T7 vs Nikon D3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7 and Nikon D3200
 Canon EOS Rebel T7Nikon D3200
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7 Nikon D3200
Also called as EOS 2000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2018-02-26 2012-07-25
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ 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 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 475 gr (1.05 pounds) 505 gr (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 81
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 13.2
DXO Low light rating 1009 1131
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 540 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E10 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $390 $530