Nikon D3200 vs Sony A550

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon D3200 versus Sony A550, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and A550 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D3200 was introduced 2 years after the A550 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D3200 scores vs the A550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3200 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D3200 Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3200 offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Sony A550 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the D3200 compared to the A550.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3200 and A550 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3200 and A550.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D3200 to give extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher D3200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.