Nikon D3200 vs Sony ZV-E10
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Nikon D3200 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
- Launched July 2012
- Superseded the Nikon D3100
- Replacement is Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
- Introduced July 2021

Nikon D3200 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Nikon D3200 and Sony ZV-E10, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D3200 (24MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

The D3200 was released 10 years earlier than the ZV-E10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the D3200 grades against the ZV-E10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon D3200 vs Sony ZV-E10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3200 and Sony ZV-E10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D3200 Gallery and Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Sony ZV-E10
D3200 | ZV-E10 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Nikon D3200
ZV-E10 | D3200 | |||
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Introduced | July 2021 | ![]() | July 2012 | More recent by 109 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Sony ZV-E10
D3200 | ZV-E10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Nikon D3200 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D3200 provides exterior dimensions 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 ZV-E10 has sizing of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check out the Nikon D3200 and Sony ZV-E10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the D3200 compared to the ZV-E10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3200 and ZV-E10 is 67 and 86 respectively.

Nikon D3200 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3200 and ZV-E10.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos though you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older D3200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Nikon D3200 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications
Nikon D3200 | Sony ZV-E10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon D3200 | Sony ZV-E10 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-07-25 | 2021-07-30 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 425 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 150 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x1920 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 505g (1.11 lb) | 343g (0.76 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") | 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 81 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1131 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 shots | 440 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL14 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $530 | $699 |