Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5200
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5200 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3200 & Nikon D5200. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D3200 Gallery & Nikon D5200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Nikon D5200
D3200 | D5200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Nikon D3200
D5200 | D3200 | |||
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Released | May 2013 | July 2012 | Newer by 9 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D5200
D3200 | D5200 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Identical 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).
Analyze the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D5200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D3200 and D5200 is 67 and 66 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5200 Specifications
Nikon D3200 | Nikon D5200 | |
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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 |