Nikon D3200
Competitors

As well as being compared against other entry-level DSLRs, the Nikon D3200 is also often compared to pro DSLRs, mirrorless and super zooms. The Nikon D3200's top rivals come from Nikon (such as the D5100 and the D5200) and Canon (such as the Rebel T3i and the Rebel T4i)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon D3200 compared to other entry-level DSLR competitors include: it is slightly less noisy at high ISO (1,131 ISO vs 977 ISO), has slightly better image quality (81.0 vs 67.0), records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps), has slightly more color depth (24.1 bits vs 22.1 bits) and has slightly wider dynamic range (13.2 EV vs 11.5 EV).

However, on average it doesn't have a screen which flips out, lacks a built in HDR feature, has slightly fewer cross-type focus points (1 vs 9) and doesn't have a built-in focus motor.

Nikon D5100 1 year older $497 (body only) $595 - $805 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the D3200) Has in-camera HDR Has a flip-out screen Better boost ISO: 25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the D3200) Much lower true resolution: 16.1 MP vs 24.1 MP common strengths of the D5100 and D3200 Relatively low noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 1,131 ISO Good image quality: 80.0 vs 81.0 Good color depth: 23.5 bits vs 24.1 bits
	Compare the D5100 vs the D3200
Nikon D5200 7 months newer $697 (body only) $797 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5200 (vs the D3200) Many more focus points: 39 vs 11 Has in-camera HDR Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the D5200 (vs the D3200) None found common strengths of the D5200 and D3200 Relatively low noise at high ISO: 1,284 ISO vs 1,131 ISO Good image quality: 84.0 vs 81.0 Good color depth: 24.2 bits vs 24.1 bits
	Compare the D5200 vs the D3200
Canon Rebel T3i 1 year older $549 (body only) $595 - $599 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the D3200) Has a flip-out screen Has a built-in focus motor Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the D3200) Significantly worse image quality: 65.0 vs 81.0 Significantly more noise at high ISO: 793 ISO vs 1,131 ISO Less dynamic range: 11.5 EV vs 13.2 EV common strengths of the T3i and D3200 24p support Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 169 lenses Popularity: 83,612,709 vs 70,197,059
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3i vs the Nikon D3200
Nikon D3100 1 year older $447 - $740 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the D3200) None found Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the D3200) Significantly worse image quality: 67.0 vs 81.0 Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 921k dots Less dynamic range: 11.3 EV vs 13.2 EV common strengths of the D3100 and D3200 Minimal startup delay: 400 ms vs 400 ms 24p support Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses
	Compare the D3100 vs the D3200
Canon Rebel T4i similar age $580 - $799 (body only) $740 - $899 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T4i (vs the D3200) Has a touch screen Has in-camera HDR Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the T4i (vs the D3200) Much worse image quality: 62.0 vs 81.0 Significantly more noise at high ISO: 722 ISO vs 1,131 ISO Worse color depth: 21.7 bits vs 24.1 bits common strengths of the T4i and D3200 24p support Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 169 lenses Focus continuously recording movies
	Compare the Canon Rebel T4i vs the Nikon D3200
Nikon D90 3 years older $600 - $899 (body only) $740 - $1,099 18-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the D90 (vs the D3200) Significantly larger viewfinder: 0.63x vs 0.50x Significantly longer battery life: 850 shots vs 540 shots Has a built-in focus motor Significant disadvantages of the D90 (vs the D3200) Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Much lower true resolution: 12.2 MP vs 24.1 MP Lacks an external mic jack common strengths of the D90 and D3200 Minimal startup delay: 300 ms vs 400 ms 24p support Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses
	Compare the D90 vs the D3200

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon D3200 compared to pro DSLR competitors include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs none), has slightly more color depth (24.1 bits vs 22.2 bits), has slightly wider dynamic range (13.2 EV vs 12 EV), takes slightly higher resolution photos (24.1 MP vs 17.9 MP) and can focus continuously while recording movies.

However, on average it is slightly more noisy at high ISO (1,131 ISO vs 2,303 ISO), significantly smaller viewfinder (0.50x vs 0.70x), it's body is not weather sealed, doesn't shoot as fast continuously (4 fps vs 6 fps) and has a slightly smaller sensor (APS-C 23.2x15.4mm vs full frame 35.9x24.0mm).

Canon EOS 60D 1 year older $649 - $968 (body only) $949 - $1,182 18-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 60D (vs the D3200) Weather sealed Has a flip-out screen Significantly longer battery life: 1100 shots vs 540 shots Significant disadvantages of the 60D (vs the D3200) Significantly worse image quality: 66.0 vs 81.0 Less dynamic range: 11.5 EV vs 13.2 EV Worse color depth: 22.2 bits vs 24.1 bits common strengths of the 60D and D3200 Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Prosumer size 125x96x76 mm Light weight: 755 g vs 505 g
	Compare the Canon EOS 60D vs the Nikon D3200
Canon EOS 7D 2 years older $1,299 - $1,725 (body only) $1,499 28-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 7D (vs the D3200) Weather sealed Significantly less shutter lag: 131 ms vs 276 ms Larger viewfinder: 0.62x vs 0.50x Significant disadvantages of the 7D (vs the D3200) Significantly worse image quality: 66.0 vs 81.0 Worse color depth: 22 bits vs 24.1 bits Less dynamic range: 11.7 EV vs 13.2 EV common strengths of the 7D and D3200 Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 148x111x74 mm vs Prosumer size 125x96x76 mm Inexpensive: $1,299.00 vs $546.95
	Compare the Canon EOS 7D vs the Nikon D3200
Nikon D600 similar age $1,997 (body only) $2,397 24-85mm lens	Significant advantages of the D600 (vs the D3200) Much lower noise at high ISO: 2,980 ISO vs 1,131 ISO Significantly better image quality: 94.0 vs 81.0 Much larger viewfinder: 0.70x vs 0.50x Significant disadvantages of the D600 (vs the D3200) Significantly fewer lenses available: 121 lenses vs 169 lenses Larger: Professional size 141x113x82 mm vs Prosumer size 125x96x76 mm Significantly heavier: 850 g vs 505 g common strengths of the D600 and D3200 Focus continuously recording movies Fairly small: Professional size 141x113x82 mm vs Prosumer size 125x96x76 mm Inexpensive: $1,996.95 vs $546.95
	Compare the D600 vs the D3200
Nikon D300 4 years older $1,823 (body only)	Significant advantages of the D300 (vs the D3200) Weather sealed Significantly more focus points: 51 vs 11 Larger viewfinder: 0.62x vs 0.50x Significant disadvantages of the D300 (vs the D3200) Significantly worse image quality: 67.0 vs 81.0 Does not take movies: None vs 1080p @ 30fps Worse color depth: 22.1 bits vs 24.1 bits common strengths of the D300 and D3200 Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 169 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 147x114x74 mm vs Prosumer size 125x96x76 mm Thin: 2.9" vs 3"
	Compare the D300 vs the D3200
Nikon D800 3 months older $2,797 (body only) $3,187 70-300mm lens	Significant advantages of the D800 (vs the D3200) Much lower noise at high ISO: 2,853 ISO vs 1,131 ISO Significantly better image quality: 95.0 vs 81.0 Much larger viewfinder: 0.72x vs 0.50x Significant disadvantages of the D800 (vs the D3200) Significantly fewer lenses available: 121 lenses vs 169 lenses Significantly larger: Large 146x123x82 mm vs Prosumer size 125x96x76 mm Significantly heavier: 1,000 g vs 505 g common strengths of the D800 and D3200 Focus continuously recording movies Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the D800 vs the D3200
Nikon D700 3 years older $3,400 (body only)	Significant advantages of the D700 (vs the D3200) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 2,303 ISO vs 1,131 ISO Much larger viewfinder: 0.72x vs 0.50x Much larger sensor: Full frame 36.0x24.0mm vs APS-C 23.2x15.4mm Significant disadvantages of the D700 (vs the D3200) Does not take movies: None vs 1080p @ 30fps Much lower true resolution: 12.1 MP vs 24.1 MP Lacks video autofocus: None vs Contrast detection common strengths of the D700 and D3200 Thin: 3" vs 3" Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the D700 vs the D3200

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon D3200 compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it is slightly less noisy at high ISO (1,131 ISO vs 618 ISO), has slightly better image quality (81.0 vs 61.0), has higher quality type of viewfinder (pentamirror vs none), has slightly more color depth (24.1 bits vs 21.4 bits) and takes significantly higher resolution photos (24.1 MP vs 15.9 MP).

However, on average it slightly smaller viewfinder (0.50x vs 0.67x), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 25,600 ISO), doesn't have a touch screen and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (4 fps vs 20 fps).

Sony NEX-5R 4 months newer $498 (body only) $598 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5R (vs the D3200) Has a built-in focus motor Better maximum light sensitivity: 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Has a touch screen Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5R (vs the D3200) Much fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 169 lenses No viewfinder: None vs Pentamirror Much shorter battery life: 330 shots vs 540 shots common strengths of the NEX-5R and D3200 Relatively low noise at high ISO: 910 ISO vs 1,131 ISO Good image quality: 78.0 vs 81.0 High resolution screens: 921k dots vs 921k dots
	Compare the Sony NEX-5R vs the Nikon D3200
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 3 months newer $598 (body only) $498 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-G5 (vs the D3200) Much better viewfinder coverage: 100% vs 95% Has a built-in focus motor Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significant disadvantages of the DMC-G5 (vs the D3200) Much fewer lenses available: 26 lenses vs 169 lenses Significantly more noise at high ISO: 618 ISO vs 1,131 ISO Significantly worse image quality: 61.0 vs 81.0 common strengths of the DMC-G5 and D3200 High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 921k dots Viewfinders: Digital vs Pentamirror Minimal startup delay: 1030 ms vs 400 ms
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 vs the Nikon D3200
Sony NEX-5N 7 months older $650 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5N (vs the D3200) Has a built-in focus motor Better maximum light sensitivity: 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Has a touch screen Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5N (vs the D3200) Much fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 169 lenses No viewfinder: None vs Pentamirror Lacks an external mic jack common strengths of the NEX-5N and D3200 Relatively low noise at high ISO: 1,079 ISO vs 1,131 ISO Good image quality: 77.0 vs 81.0 High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 921k dots
	Compare the Sony NEX-5N vs the Nikon D3200

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon D3200 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has much better image quality (81.0 vs 47.0), is slightly smaller (prosumer size 125x96x76 mm vs professional size 123x87x106 mm), takes much higher resolution photos (24.1 MP vs 9.7 MP), records movies in 24p and has significantly less startup delay (400 ms vs 2000 ms).

However, on average it doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 120 fps), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), doesn't shoot as fast continuously (4 fps vs 10 fps), doesn't have a screen which flips out and lacks a built in HDR feature.

Nikon Coolpix P520 10 months newer $427	Significant advantages of the P520 (vs the D3200) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Has a flip-out screen Can create panoramas in-camera Significant disadvantages of the P520 (vs the D3200) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.2x15.4mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 24.1 MP Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection common strengths of the P520 and D3200 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Very high resolution screens: 921k dots vs 921k dots Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the D3200
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS 5 months newer $369 - $450	Significant advantages of the PowerShot SX50 HS (vs the D3200) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Has a flip-out screen Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the PowerShot SX50 HS (vs the D3200) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.2x15.4mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 24.1 MP Much more noise at high ISO: 179 ISO vs 1,131 ISO common strengths of the PowerShot SX50 HS and D3200 Good image quality: 47.0 vs 81.0 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Relatively low noise at high ISO: 179 ISO vs 1,131 ISO
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Nikon D3200
Nikon Coolpix P510 similar age $345	Significant advantages of the P510 (vs the D3200) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Has a flip-out screen Can create panoramas in-camera Significant disadvantages of the P510 (vs the D3200) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.2x15.4mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 24.1 MP Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection common strengths of the P510 and D3200 Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Very high resolution screens: 921k dots vs 921k dots Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the D3200
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300 10 months newer $448	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX300 (vs the D3200) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Can create panoramas in-camera Takes 3D photos Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX300 (vs the D3200) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.3x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.2x15.4mm Much lower true resolution: 9.9 MP vs 24.1 MP Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection common strengths of the DSC-HX300 and D3200 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Very high resolution screens: 921k dots vs 921k dots Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300 vs the Nikon D3200