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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5200

Portability
67
Imaging
63
Features
63
Overall
63
Nikon D3200 front
 
Nikon D5200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs

Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3100
  • Later Model is Nikon D3300
Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Released May 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5100
  • Refreshed by Nikon D5300
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5200 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D5200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the D3200 (24MP) and the D5200 (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D3200 was unveiled 9 months prior to the D5200 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D3200 matches up vs the D5200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Nikon D5200

 D3200 D5200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Nikon D3200

 D5200 D3200 
ReleasedMay 2013July 2012Newer by 9 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D5200

 D3200 D5200 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3200 has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Nikon D5200 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the D3200 against the D5200.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D3200 and D5200 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D3200 and D5200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged D3200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5200 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3200 Portrait photography info
Nikon D5200 Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
79
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3200 Street photography info
Nikon D5200 Street photography info
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
69
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3200 Sports photography information
Nikon D5200 Sports photography information
64
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
61
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3200 Travel photography features
Nikon D5200 Travel photography features
59
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D3200
Landscape photography with Nikon D5200
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
70
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery pack (500 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D3200
Vlogging with Nikon D5200
27
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
71
selfie friendly display
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
no image stabilization
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3200 and Nikon D5200
 Nikon D3200Nikon D5200
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D3200 Nikon D5200
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-07-25 2013-05-16
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 Expeed 3
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 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 39
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.52x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 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 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 505 grams (1.11 lb) 555 grams (1.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 81 84
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 13.9
DXO Low light score 1131 1284
Other
Battery life 540 shots 500 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $530 $595