Nikon D3200 vs Sony A57
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Nikon D3200 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
- Announced July 2012
- Old Model is Nikon D3100
- Newer Model is Nikon D3300
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Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon D3200 vs Sony A57, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and A57 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe D3200 was launched at a similar time to the A57 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D3200 matches up versus the A57 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Sony A57
| D3200 | A57 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Nikon D3200
| A57 | D3200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Sony A57
| D3200 | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2012 |  | September 2012 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 921k | The same screen resolution |
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Nikon D3200 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D3200 provides physical measurements 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 A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D3200 compared to the A57.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D3200 and A57 is 67 and 64 respectively.
Nikon D3200 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3200 and A57.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon D3200 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.
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Nikon D3200 vs Sony A57 Specifications
| Nikon D3200 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon D3200 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2012-07-25 | 2012-09-13 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed 3 | - |
| 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | 1 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 921k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 505 grams (1.11 lb) | 618 grams (1.36 lb) |
| Dimensions | 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 81 | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.1 | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | 1131 | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 540 photographs | 550 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL14 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $530 | $1,000 |