Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D5200

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon D3100 versus Nikon D5200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the D3100 (14MP) and D5200 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3100 was revealed 3 years before the D5200 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D3100 matches up versus the D5200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3100 and Nikon D5200. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D3100 Gallery and Nikon D5200 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3100 comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Nikon D5200 has measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the D3100 versus the D5200.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D3100 and D5200 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3100 and D5200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon D5200 to produce extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older D3100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.