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Canon T7i vs Nikon D3200

Portability
67
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Nikon D3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
64
Features
63
Overall
63

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2017
  • Additionally Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Replaced the Canon T6i
  • New Model is Canon T8i
Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3100
  • Renewed by Nikon D3300
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D3200 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon T7i vs Nikon D3200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the T7i (24MP) and the D3200 (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T7i was unveiled 4 years later than the D3200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the T7i scores vs the D3200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Nikon D3200

 T7i D3200 
IntroducedFebruary 2017July 2012More recent by 56 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Canon T7i

 D3200 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Nikon D3200

 T7i D3200 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon T7i enjoys outer dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Nikon D3200 has sizing of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon T7i vs Nikon D3200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the T7i and the D3200.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and D3200 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the T7i and D3200.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer T7i provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3200 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Nikon D3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D3200 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
78
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3200 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography details
Nikon D3200 Sports photography details
67
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
65
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography factors
Nikon D3200 Travel photography factors
80
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
59
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography factors
Nikon D3200 Landscape photography factors
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging highlights
Nikon D3200 Vlogging highlights
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
27
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no mic support
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Canon T7i vs Nikon D3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Nikon D3200
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iNikon D3200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Nikon D3200
Also called as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2017-02-15 2012-07-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 11
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 532g (1.17 lb) 505g (1.11 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 81
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1131
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 540 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $749 $530