Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5200

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.

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.

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.

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

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.