Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5500

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D5500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the D3200 (24MP) and the D5500 (24MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D3200 was released 3 years before the D5500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D3200 grades vs the D5500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3200 and Nikon D5500. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D3200 Gallery and Nikon D5500 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3200 comes with outer measurements of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Nikon D5500 has measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D5500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the D3200 compared to the D5500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3200 and D5500 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3200 and D5500.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files though you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged D3200 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.