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differences
Advantages of the Nikon D3200
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1080p @ 30fps vs None
81.0 vs 67.0
24.1 bits vs 22.1 bits
24.1 MP vs 12.2 MP
1,131 ISO vs 679 ISO
Contrast detection vs None
13.2 EV vs 12 EV
125x96x76 mm vs 147x114x74 mm
505 g vs 925 g
6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
$301.99 vs $1,699.99
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Advantages of the Nikon D300
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Yes vs No
0.62x vs 0.52x
51 vs 11
15 vs 1
100% vs 95%
6 fps vs 4 fps
1000 shots vs 540 shots
Pentaprism vs Pentamirror
227 ms vs 276 ms
Yes vs No
300 ms vs 400 ms
1/8000s vs 1/4000s
2.9" vs 3"
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recommendations
Which camera do we recommend? Relative to the best recent DSLRs, and ignoring price
similarities
Compared to recent DSLRs
Common Strengths
 | Many lenses available |
| 205 lenses |
| Minimal startup delay | |||
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Common Weaknesses
 | Neither has in-camera HDR |
| You could do HDR manually |
 | Fewer storage slots |
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| Poor boost ISO | |||
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 | No built-in GPS |
| Missing geo-tagging |
| Poor maximum light sensitivity | |||
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 | No flip-out screens |
| Less flexible |
 | No image stabilization |
| Risk of blur |
 | Very small screens |
| 3.0" |
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competitors
Shared Competitors
Advantages
Disadvantages
Nikon D3300
Entry-level DSLR
$397 body only
$429 - $497 with 18-55mm lens
 | Creates panoramas in-camera |
| Has a slower max shutter speed |
Nikon D5200
Entry-level DSLR
$480 - $547 body only
$499 - $647 with 18-55mm lens
| Has a screen which flips out |
| Has in-camera HDR |
| Has a slower max shutter speed |
| Is thicker |
Nikon D5100
Entry-level DSLR
$349 - $449 body only
$409 - $490 with 18-55mm lens
| Has a screen which flips out |
| Has in-camera HDR |
| Has a slower max shutter speed |
| Is thicker |
Canon Rebel T3i
Entry-level DSLR
$499 - $648 body only
$549 - $620 with 18-55mm lens
 | Has a slightly higher resolution screen |
| Has a screen which flips out |
| Has a slower max shutter speed |
| Is thicker |
Nikon D3100
Entry-level DSLR
$240 - $341 body only
$385 - $410 with 18-55mm lens
| Has a slower max shutter speed |
 | Lacks and external mic jack |
Canon Rebel T5i
Entry-level DSLR
$599 - $700 body only
$589 - $750 with 18-55mm lens
| Has a slightly higher resolution screen |
 | Has a touch screen |
| Has a slower max shutter speed |
| Is thicker |
Nikon D7000
Entry-level DSLR
$615 body only
$600 - $1,025 with 18-55mm lens
| Has more storage slots |
| Is thicker |
| Is significantly heavier |
Nikon D3200 Competitors
Advantages
Disadvantages
Canon EOS Rebel T5
Entry-level DSLR
$430 - $450 with 18-55mm lens
| Slightly lighter |
| Significantly worse image quality |
| Less dynamic range |
Nikon D300 Competitors
Advantages
Disadvantages
Nikon D300S
Pro DSLR
$1,000 body only
$1,897 with 18-55mm lens
| Shoots movies |
| Better color depth |
Nikon D200
Pro DSLR
$975 body only
$1,492 with 18-70mm lens
| Better color depth |
| Slightly less startup delay |
| Much smaller screen |
| Much lower resolution screen |
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