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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3200
Nikon D3300
Camera summary
The Nikon D3300, made by Nikon, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on April 21, 2014. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 25600. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.1 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
4.2 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
3.5 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon D3200, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Nikon D3200
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D3400, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Nikon D3400
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 11 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its unique cross-type point. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 700 shots per charge with the included EN-EL14a battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Nikon D3200
Camera summary
The Nikon D3200, made by Nikon, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on July 25, 2012. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 12800. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.1 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
4.2 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
3.5 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon D3100, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Nikon D3100
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D3300, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Nikon D3300
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 11 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its unique cross-type point. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 540 shots per charge with the included EN-EL14 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Autofocus specs |
Nikon D3300 | Nikon D3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | 1 | 1 |
| Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Connectivity |
Nikon D3300 | Nikon D3200 |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Optional | Optional |
| DXO color depth | 24.3 | 24.1 |
| DXO dynamic range | 12.8 | 13.2 |
| DXO low light ISO | 1385.0 | 1131.0 |
| DXO overall score | 82.0 | 81.0 |
Exposure mode |
Nikon D3300 | Nikon D3200 |
| AF area | Yes |
Yes |
| average | Yes |
Yes |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Nikon D3300 | Nikon D3200 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | April 21, 2014 | July 25, 2012 |
| Body type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| msrp | $269.99 | $0.00 |
| model | Nikon D3300 | Nikon D3200 |
| Predecessor model | Nikon D3200 | Nikon D3100 |
| Successor model | Nikon D3400 | Nikon D3300 |
Lense |
Nikon D3300 | Nikon D3200 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 316 | 316 |
Other features |
Nikon D3300 | Nikon D3200 |
| GPS | Optional | Optional |
| Self-timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) | Yes |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Nikon D3300 | Nikon D3200 |
| AE bracketing | No |
No |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Image stabilization | No |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 5.0 fps | 4.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
No |
Physical |
Nikon D3300 | Nikon D3200 |
| Battery life | 700 shots | 540 shots |
| Battery model | EN-EL14a | EN-EL14 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 98 x 76mm | 125 x 96 x 77mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 430 grs | 505 grs |
Screen |
Nikon D3300 | Nikon D3200 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 921 | 921 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Nikon D3300 | Nikon D3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Max image resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6016 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 23.2 x 15.4 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 24 | 24 |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Nikon D3300 | Nikon D3200 |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Viewfinder |
Nikon D3300 | Nikon D3200 |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |