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Nikon D3200 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
67
Imaging
63
Features
63
Overall
63
Nikon D3200 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Nikon D3200 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Nikon D3200
(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  • Superseded the Nikon D3100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
Sony ZV-E10
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Sony ZV-E10

 D3200 ZV-E10 
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Nikon D3200

 ZV-E10 D3200 
IntroducedJuly 2021July 2012More recent by 109 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed 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 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Nikon D3200 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D3200 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3200 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3200 Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
82
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D3200
Street photography with Sony ZV-E10
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
82
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3200 Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography highlights
64
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
low fps (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
77
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D3200
Travel photography with Sony ZV-E10
59
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
88
good battery (440 shots)
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3200 Landscape photography factors
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography factors
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3200 Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging advice
27
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
includes external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D3200 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3200 and Sony ZV-E10
 Nikon D3200Sony ZV-E10
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