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Canon T8i vs Nikon D3200

Portability
67
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Nikon D3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
63
Features
63
Overall
63

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Other Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Succeeded the Canon T7i
Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon D3100
  • Replacement is Nikon D3300
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Canon T8i vs Nikon D3200 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon T8i versus Nikon D3200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the T8i (24MP) and the D3200 (24MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The T8i was unveiled 7 years after the D3200 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the T8i grades against the D3200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Nikon D3200

 T8i D3200 
ReleasedFebruary 2020July 2012More modern by 92 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Canon T8i

 D3200 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Nikon D3200

 T8i D3200 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon T8i provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3200 has specifications of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon T8i versus Nikon D3200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the T8i against the D3200.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the T8i and D3200 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T8i and D3200.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher T8i is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3200 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Nikon D3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i Portrait photography details
Nikon D3200 Portrait photography details
81
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography features
Nikon D3200 Street photography features
73
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3200 as a Sports photography camera
76
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery power (800 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
64
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i Travel photography info
Nikon D3200 Travel photography info
80
good battery power (800 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
59
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography information
Nikon D3200 Landscape photography information
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (800 CIPA)
no image stabilization
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T8i
Vlogging with Nikon D3200
73
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
no image stabilization
27
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Canon T8i vs Nikon D3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Nikon D3200
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iNikon D3200
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T8i Nikon D3200
Alternate name EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2020-02-12 2012-07-25
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 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 area 332.3mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing 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 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 45 11
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.5 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data 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 Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 grams (1.14 lbs) 505 grams (1.11 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 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 800 photographs 540 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $750 $530