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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5600

Portability
67
Imaging
64
Features
63
Overall
63
Nikon D3200 front
 
Nikon D5600 front
Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5600 Key Specs

Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3100
  • Later Model is Nikon D3300
Nikon D5600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced November 2016
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5500
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5600 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5600, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D3200 (24MP) and the D5600 (24MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D3200 was revealed 5 years before the D5600 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D3200 grades versus the D5600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Nikon D5600

 D3200 D5600 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Nikon D3200

 D5600 D3200 
AnnouncedNovember 2016July 2012Newer by 52 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k921kClearer display (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D5600

 D3200 D5600 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D3200 has got 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) whilst the Nikon D5600 has sizing of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the D3200 against the D5600.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D3200 and D5600 is 67 and 70 respectively.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D3200 and D5600.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged D3200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5600 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3200 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D5600 Portrait photography factors
78
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3200 Street photography highlights
Nikon D5600 Street photography highlights
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3200 Sports photography highlights
Nikon D5600 Sports photography highlights
65
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
69
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (820 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3200 Travel photography features
Nikon D5600 Travel photography features
59
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
81
better than average battery power (820 shots)
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3200 Landscape photography advice
Nikon D5600 Landscape photography advice
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (820 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3200 Vlogging details
Nikon D5600 Vlogging details
27
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3200 and Nikon D5600
 Nikon D3200Nikon D5600
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D3200 Nikon D5600
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-07-25 2016-11-10
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 357.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 39
Cross type focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505g (1.11 pounds) 465g (1.03 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 81 84
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 14.0
DXO Low light rating 1131 1306
Other
Battery life 540 photographs 820 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $530 $597