67 facts in comparison
Nikon D3200vs Nikon D5100vs Nikon D5100 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
Nikon D5100 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Why is Nikon D3200 better than the others?
- Megapixels (main camera)?
24.2MPvs16.9,16.9MP - Image quality?
81vs80,80 - Weight?
455gvs510,510g - Color depth?
24.1bitsvs23.5,23.5bits - EXPEED version?
3vs2,2 - Shutter lag?
0.21svs0.273,0.273s - Volume?
918cm³vs964.50785,964.50785cm³ - Power-on delay?
0.3svs0.5,0.5s
Why is Nikon D5100 better than the others?
Why is Nikon D5100 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR better than the others?
- Has built-in optical image stabilization?
- Has a silent focus motor built into the lens?
- Is a normal lens?
- Has focus motor?
- Has rounded aperture blades?
Price comparison
Nikon D3200
Buy used:
$199.99
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera + AF-P DX...Nikon D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera + AF-P DX 18-55mm VR NIKKOR Lens Kit + Accessory Bundle + Extreme Electronics Cloth | $619.00 | |||
| Canon EOS 4000D Digital SLR Camera w/ 18...Canon EOS 4000D Digital SLR Camera w/ 18-55MM DC III Lens Kit (Black) with Accessory Bundle, Package Includes: SanDisk 32GB Card + DSLR Bag + 50’’ Tripod+Extreme Elec Cloth (International Model) | $519.00 | |||
| Nikon D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera with AF-P...Nikon D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera with AF-P 18-55mm VR Lens & 70-300mm Dual Zoom Lens Kit 1588 (Renewed) with 16GB Accessory Bundle | $699.00 | |||
| Canon EOS 4000D Digital SLR Camera w/ 18...Canon EOS 4000D Digital SLR Camera w/ 18-55 Lens Kit + Canon 75-300 Lens Black w/Accessory Bundle, Package Includes: SanDisk 32GB Card + DSLR Bag + 50’’ Tripod+TOPKNOTCH Cloth(International Model) | $699.99 | |||
| Nikon D3500 DSLR Camera 24.2MP Sensor wi...Nikon D3500 DSLR Camera 24.2MP Sensor with NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens, SanDisk 32GB Memory Card, Case, 2 Pcs Tripod, 3 Pack Filters and A-Cell Accessory Bundle (Black) | $594.99 | |||
| Nikon D3500 W/ AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/...Nikon D3500 W/ AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Black | $499.95 | |||
| Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Camera Body (Red...Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Camera Body (Red) (Renewed) | $254.99 | |||
| Nikon D3500 DSLR Camera 24.2MP with NIKK...Nikon D3500 DSLR Camera 24.2MP with NIKKOR 18-55mm VR and 70-300mm Dual Lens, 2 Pack SanDisk 32GB Memory Card, Backpack, Tripod, Slave Flash Light and A-Cell Accessory Bundle (Black) | $804.99 | |||
| Nikon D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera w/AF-P 18...Nikon D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera w/AF-P 18-55mm VR Lens & 70-300mm Dual Zoom Lens - (Renewed) + 16GB Bundle | $649.00 | |||
| Nikon DSLR D3200 Camera Body Only - Blac...Nikon DSLR D3200 Camera Body Only - Black | $399.00 | |||
Design
Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.
An optical viewfinder (or OVF) allows the photographer to compose a shot while seeing exactly what the lens will capture. OVFs have no time lag and require no power - as opposed to electronic viewfinders, which can drain battery life. OVFs are also better in low light situations.
A hot shoe can be used to attach an external flash, as well as light meters, viewfinders, rangefinders and other attachments.
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
Optics
The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.
The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
Videography
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
2.Has phase-detection autofocus for videos
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
Nikon D5100 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
3.has continuous autofocus when recording movies
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
Nikon D5100 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.
24p is a video format (24 frames per second) traditionally used in cinema. Nowadays, it is used to create film-like motion characteristics.
Audio
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Battery
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
3.has a rechargeable battery
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
Nikon D5100 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
4.has a battery level indicator
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
Nikon D5100 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Features
The maximum ISO at which the device still captures excellent quality images. Source: DxOMark.
A device's overall image quality score considers: color depth, dynamic range and low light performance. Source: DxOMark.
The better a device's color depth the more color nuances it can distinguish. Source: DxOMark.
A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.
The better the dynamic range the system captures a wider number of values from dark to light leading to more details in low and highlights. Source: DxOMark.
6.has an external memory slot
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
Nikon D5100 + Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
Price comparison
Nikon D3200
Buy used:
$199.99
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera + AF-P DX...Nikon D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera + AF-P DX 18-55mm VR NIKKOR Lens Kit + Accessory Bundle + Extreme Electronics Cloth | $619.00 | |||
| Canon EOS 4000D Digital SLR Camera w/ 18...Canon EOS 4000D Digital SLR Camera w/ 18-55MM DC III Lens Kit (Black) with Accessory Bundle, Package Includes: SanDisk 32GB Card + DSLR Bag + 50’’ Tripod+Extreme Elec Cloth (International Model) | $519.00 | |||
| Nikon D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera with AF-P...Nikon D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera with AF-P 18-55mm VR Lens & 70-300mm Dual Zoom Lens Kit 1588 (Renewed) with 16GB Accessory Bundle | $699.00 | |||
| Canon EOS 4000D Digital SLR Camera w/ 18...Canon EOS 4000D Digital SLR Camera w/ 18-55 Lens Kit + Canon 75-300 Lens Black w/Accessory Bundle, Package Includes: SanDisk 32GB Card + DSLR Bag + 50’’ Tripod+TOPKNOTCH Cloth(International Model) | $699.99 | |||
| Nikon D3500 DSLR Camera 24.2MP Sensor wi...Nikon D3500 DSLR Camera 24.2MP Sensor with NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens, SanDisk 32GB Memory Card, Case, 2 Pcs Tripod, 3 Pack Filters and A-Cell Accessory Bundle (Black) | $594.99 | |||
| Nikon D3500 W/ AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/...Nikon D3500 W/ AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Black | $499.95 | |||
| Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Camera Body (Red...Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Camera Body (Red) (Renewed) | $254.99 | |||
| Nikon D3500 DSLR Camera 24.2MP with NIKK...Nikon D3500 DSLR Camera 24.2MP with NIKKOR 18-55mm VR and 70-300mm Dual Lens, 2 Pack SanDisk 32GB Memory Card, Backpack, Tripod, Slave Flash Light and A-Cell Accessory Bundle (Black) | $804.99 | |||
| Nikon D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera w/AF-P 18...Nikon D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera w/AF-P 18-55mm VR Lens & 70-300mm Dual Zoom Lens - (Renewed) + 16GB Bundle | $649.00 | |||
| Nikon DSLR D3200 Camera Body Only - Blac...Nikon DSLR D3200 Camera Body Only - Black | $399.00 | |||
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