Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D3200

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon D3100 and Nikon D3200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D3100 (14MP) and D3200 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3100 was unveiled 19 months prior to the D3200 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D3100 scores vs the D3200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3100 & Nikon D3200. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D3100 Gallery & Nikon D3200 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D3100 features outside measurements of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Nikon D3200 has specifications of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the D3100 vs the D3200.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D3100 and D3200 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3100 and D3200.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D3200 to render extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older D3100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.