Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D700

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon D3200 versus Nikon D700, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both sold by Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and D700 (12MP) and the D3200 (APS-C) and D700 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The D3200 was released 3 years after the D700 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D3200 scores against the D700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3200 and Nikon D700. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D3200 Gallery and Nikon D700 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D3200 has outer dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Nikon D700 has specifications of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).

See the Nikon D3200 versus Nikon D700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the D3200 against the D700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3200 and D700 is 67 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D3200 and D700.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D3200 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon D3200 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer D3200 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.