Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7000
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![Nikon D3200 front Nikon D3200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-D3200/Nikon-D3200-front.jpg)
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7000 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
- Replaced the Nikon D3100
- Successor is Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
- Revealed November 2010
- Succeeded the Nikon D90
- New Model is Nikon D7100
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7000 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D7000, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and D7000 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
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The D3200 was announced 21 months after the D7000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D7000 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the D3200 scores vs the D7000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3200 & Nikon D7000. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D3200 Gallery & Nikon D7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Nikon D7000
D3200 | D7000 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | ![]() | November 2010 | More modern by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Nikon D3200
D7000 | D3200 |
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Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D7000
D3200 | D7000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7000 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3200 features physical dimensions 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 D7000 has proportions of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).
Check the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D7000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D3200 compared to the D7000.
![Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7000 size comparison Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D3200-vs-Nikon-D7000-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the D3200 and D7000 is 67 and 59 respectively.
![Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7000 top view buttons comparison Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D3200-vs-Nikon-D7000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3200 and D7000.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D3200 to produce greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger D3200 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
![Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7000 sensor size comparison Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D3200-vs-Nikon-D7000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D3200-vs-Nikon-D7000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7000 Specifications
Nikon D3200 | Nikon D7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D3200 | Nikon D7000 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2012-07-25 | 2010-11-30 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 3 | Expeed 2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 357.3mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 39 |
Cross focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 309 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 505 grams (1.11 lbs) | 780 grams (1.72 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") | 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 81 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.1 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | 1131 | 1167 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 photos | 1050 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL14 | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Launch cost | $530 | $1,049 |