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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3300

Portability
67
Imaging
63
Features
63
Overall
63
Nikon D3200 front
 
Nikon D3300 front
Portability
69
Imaging
65
Features
72
Overall
67

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3300 Key Specs

Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon D3100
  • Updated by Nikon D3300
Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D3200
  • Renewed by Nikon D3400
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3300 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D3300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the D3200 (24MP) and the D3300 (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The D3200 was brought out 21 months prior to the D3300 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D3200 scores vs the D3300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Nikon D3300

 D3200 D3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Nikon D3200

 D3300 D3200 
IntroducedApril 2014July 2012More modern by 21 months

Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D3300

 D3200 D3300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3200 enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Nikon D3300 has measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D3300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the D3200 and the D3300.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D3200 and D3300 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D3200 and D3300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged D3200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3300 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D3200
Portrait photography with Nikon D3300
77
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3200 Street photography features
Nikon D3300 Street photography features
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (430 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3200 Sports photography information
Nikon D3300 Sports photography information
64
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
68
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (700 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3200 Travel photography details
Nikon D3300 Travel photography details
59
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
67
good battery life (700 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (430g)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3200 Landscape photography features
Nikon D3300 Landscape photography features
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (700 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3200 Vlogging highlights
Nikon D3300 Vlogging highlights
27
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external mic jack
33
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
lighter than average in class (430g)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3200 and Nikon D3300
 Nikon D3200Nikon D3300
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D3200 Nikon D3300
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-07-25 2014-04-21
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.2 x 15.4mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 357.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 1 1
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional 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 505g (1.11 lbs) 430g (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 81 82
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 24.3
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 12.8
DXO Low light score 1131 1385
Other
Battery life 540 images 700 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $530 $500