Nikon D3200 vs Sony A58
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Nikon D3200 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
- Released July 2012
- Older Model is Nikon D3100
- Refreshed by Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Announced November 2013
- Old Model is Sony A57
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Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon D3200 versus Sony A58, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D3200 (24MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D3200 was announced 16 months earlier than the A58 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D3200 scores vs the A58 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Sony A58
| D3200 | A58 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Nikon D3200
| A58 | D3200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2013 |  | July 2012 | More modern by 16 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Sony A58
| D3200 | A58 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Nikon D3200 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D3200 comes with outer measurements of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the D3200 versus the A58.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D3200 and A58 is 67 and 68 respectively.
Nikon D3200 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D3200 and A58.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon D3200 to give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged D3200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D3200 vs Sony A58 Specifications
| Nikon D3200 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon D3200 | Sony SLT-A58 |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2012-07-25 | 2013-11-27 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed 3 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor surface area | 357.3mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
| Full resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | 1 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.65x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| 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 settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 505g (1.11 lbs) | 492g (1.08 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 81 | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.1 | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1131 | 753 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 540 images | 690 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL14 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $530 | $645 |