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Nikon D3200 vs Sony A65

Portability
67
Imaging
64
Features
63
Overall
63
Nikon D3200 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
85
Overall
72

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3100
  • New Model is Nikon D3300
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - 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
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony A68
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Nikon D3200 vs Sony A65 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Nikon D3200 and Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D3200 (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D3200 was unveiled 9 months later than the A65 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D3200 matches up against the A65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Sony A65

 D3200 A65 
AnnouncedJuly 2012November 2011Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Nikon D3200

 A65 D3200 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Sony A65

 D3200 A65 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account 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") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D3200 and the A65.

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D3200 and A65 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3200 and A65.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files although you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer D3200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3200 Portrait photography factors
Sony A65 Portrait photography factors
78
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
78
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Street photography camera
Sony A65 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A65 as a Sports photography camera
65
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
82
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3200 Travel photography features
Sony A65 Travel photography features
59
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
68
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D3200
Landscape photography with Sony A65
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3200 Vlogging factors
Sony A65 Vlogging factors
27
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
78
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
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Nikon D3200 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3200 and Sony A65
 Nikon D3200Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D3200 Sony SLT-A65
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-07-25 2011-11-15
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 357.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6016 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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
Total lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 505 gr (1.11 lb) 622 gr (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 81 74
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 12.6
DXO Low light score 1131 717
Other
Battery life 540 pictures 560 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $530 $700