Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7200
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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
- Announced July 2012
- Replaced the Nikon D3100
- Later Model is Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Revealed March 2015
- Replaced the Nikon D7100
- Refreshed by Nikon D7500

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7200 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon D3200 versus Nikon D7200, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D3200 (24MP) and the D7200 (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The D3200 was revealed 3 years earlier than the D7200 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D7200 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D3200 scores against the D7200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7200 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3200 & Nikon D7200. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D3200 Gallery & Nikon D7200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Nikon D7200
D3200 | D7200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Nikon D3200
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Revealed | March 2015 | ![]() | July 2012 | More modern by 31 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D7200
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3200 has got physical measurements of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Nikon D7200 has dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D3200 versus Nikon D7200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the D3200 and the D7200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3200 and D7200 is 67 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D3200 and D7200.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged D3200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D7200 Specifications
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon D3200 | Nikon D7200 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2012-07-25 | 2015-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 357.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/250s |
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, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 505 gr (1.11 lb) | 765 gr (1.69 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 81 | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.1 | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 14.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 1131 | 1333 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 shots | 1110 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL14 | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Retail pricing | $530 | $1,100 |