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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3200

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Nikon D3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
63
Features
63
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E2
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
  • Launched July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3100
  • Replacement is Nikon D3300
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3200 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3200, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and D3200 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was unveiled 8 months after the D3200 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up vs the D3200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Nikon D3200

 Fujifilm X-E1 D3200 
LaunchedFebruary 2013July 2012Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 D3200 Fujifilm X-E1 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon D3200

 Fujifilm X-E1 D3200 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3200 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 has got external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3200 has sizing of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 compared to the D3200.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and D3200 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and D3200.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D3200 to offer you greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Portrait photography with Nikon D3200
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
77
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Street photography with Nikon D3200
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography features
Nikon D3200 Sports photography features
48
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
64
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography factors
Nikon D3200 Travel photography factors
65
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
59
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3200 as a Landscape photography camera
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging information
Nikon D3200 Vlogging information
32
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
27
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon D3200
 Fujifilm X-E1Nikon D3200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Nikon D3200
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-02-28 2012-07-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Pro Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon F
Number of lenses 54 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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 H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 505 grams (1.11 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 images 540 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $600 $530