Nikon D3200 vs OM System OM-1

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon D3200 and OM System OM-1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D3200 (24MP) and the OM System OM-1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the D3200 (APS-C) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D3200 was launched 10 years before the OM System OM-1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera and the OM System OM-1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D3200 matches up vs the OM System OM-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3200 and OM System OM-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D3200 Gallery and OM System OM-1 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D3200 comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the OM System OM-1 has specifications of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the D3200 vs the OM System OM-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D3200 and OM System OM-1 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3200 and OM System OM-1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D3200 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D3200 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older D3200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.