Nikon D3200 vs Sony A6700

Below is a in-depth overview of the Nikon D3200 versus Sony A6700, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D3200 (24MP) and the A6700 (26MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D3200 was introduced 12 years prior to the A6700 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6700 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D3200 grades versus the A6700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3200 and Sony Alpha a6700. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D3200 Gallery and Sony A6700 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D3200 has got external measurements of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony A6700 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the D3200 vs the A6700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3200 and A6700 is 67 and 75 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D3200 and A6700.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A6700 to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older D3200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.