Nikon D3200 vs Sony A35
Portability
67 Imaging
64 Features
63 Overall
63
67 Imaging
64 Features
63 Overall
63
Portability
69 Imaging
57 Features
70 Overall
62
69 Imaging
57 Features
70 Overall
62
Nikon D3200 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
- Announced July 2012
- Older Model is Nikon D3100
- Replacement is Nikon D3300
Sony A35
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
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In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon D3200 and Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and A35 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D3200 was unveiled 11 months after the A35 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the D3200 matches up against the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Sony A35
| D3200 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2012 |  | September 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Nikon D3200
| A35 | D3200 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Sony A35
| D3200 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D3200 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor 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") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the D3200 against the A35.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D3200 and A35 is 67 and 69 respectively.
Nikon D3200 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D3200 and A35.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon D3200 to produce more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent D3200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon D3200 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Nikon D3200 Portrait photography details
Sony A35 Portrait photography details
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (415g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports photography with Sony A35
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
low battery power (440 per charge)
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Nikon D3200 Travel photography information
Sony A35 Travel photography information
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
lighter than others (415g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (440 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Nikon D3200 Landscape photography factors
Sony A35 Landscape photography factors
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
low battery power (440 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Nikon D3200 Vlogging information
Sony A35 Vlogging information
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than others (415g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Nikon D3200 vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Nikon D3200 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon D3200 | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2012-07-25 | 2011-09-20 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed 3 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 357.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | 1 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 505 gr (1.11 lbs) | 415 gr (0.91 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 81 | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.1 | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1131 | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 540 photographs | 440 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL14 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $530 | $598 |
