Canon T6 vs Nikon D3200
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Canon T6 vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 485g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
- Revealed March 2016
- Alternative Name is EOS Rebel 1300D
- Replaced the Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
- Released July 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon D3100
- New Model is Nikon D3300

Canon T6 vs Nikon D3200 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon T6 vs Nikon D3200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and D3200 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The T6 was launched 3 years after the D3200 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the T6 grades vs the D3200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon T6 vs Nikon D3200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS T6 & Nikon D3200. The complete galleries are available at Canon T6 Gallery & Nikon D3200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Nikon D3200
T6 | D3200 | |||
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Released | March 2016 | ![]() | July 2012 | More modern by 45 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Canon T6
D3200 | T6 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Canon T6 and Nikon D3200
T6 | D3200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon T6 vs Nikon D3200 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6 offers outside dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3200 has dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
See the Canon T6 vs Nikon D3200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the T6 versus the D3200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the T6 and D3200 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Canon T6 vs Nikon D3200 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6 and D3200.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon D3200 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer T6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon T6 vs Nikon D3200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T6 vs Nikon D3200 Specifications
Canon EOS T6 | Nikon D3200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS T6 | Nikon D3200 |
Also referred to as | EOS Rebel 1300D | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-03-10 | 2012-07-25 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 18MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 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 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 485 gr (1.07 lb) | 505 gr (1.11 lb) |
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 All around rating | 66 | 81 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 781 | 1131 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | 540 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E10 | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $549 | $530 |