Nikon D3200 vs Sony A55
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Nikon D3200 vs Sony A55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
- Launched July 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon D3100
- Renewed by Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Released August 2010
- Refreshed by Sony A57
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Here is a complete overview of the Nikon D3200 versus Sony A55, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and A55 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D3200 was brought out 24 months later than the A55 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D3200 grades against the A55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Sony A55
| D3200 | A55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2012 |  | August 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Nikon D3200
| A55 | D3200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Sony A55
| D3200 | A55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Same screen resolution |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D3200 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3200 comes with outer dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon D3200 versus Sony A55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the D3200 and the A55.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D3200 and A55 is 67 and 67 respectively.
Nikon D3200 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D3200 and A55.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon D3200 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer D3200 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Nikon D3200 vs Sony A55 Specifications
| Nikon D3200 | Sony SLT-A55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon D3200 | Sony SLT-A55 |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2012-07-25 | 2010-08-24 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed 3 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 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 |
| Highest resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | 1 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| 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 speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 505g (1.11 lb) | 500g (1.10 lb) |
| 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 | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.1 | 23.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1131 | 816 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 540 photos | 380 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL14 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $530 | $800 |