Updated (February, 2013): Compare the Nikon D3200 vs Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300

Nikon D3200
Winner
Nikon D3200

91

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

66
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon D3200

Overall image quality
 Great image quality
81.0
True resolution
 High true resolution
24.1 MP
Color depth
 Great color depth
24.1 bits
Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
13.2 EV
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.8
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
 
Differences | Recommendations | Similarities | Competitors | Appearance | Discussion

differences

Advantages of the Nikon D3200
True resolution Much higher true resolution 24.1 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Capture around 2.5x more detail in your photos
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
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 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 23.2x15.4mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 More than 12.5x larger sensor
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Battery life Longer battery life 540 shots vs 450 shots
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 20% more shots per battery charge
Size Slightly smaller 125x96x76 mm vs 122x87x93 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Thickness Thinner 3" vs 3.7"
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 Around 20% thinner
Viewfinder Has a through-the-lens viewfinder Pentamirror vs Tunnel
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 Through-the-lens viewfinders let you see exactly what your photo will look like
Weight Lighter 505 g vs 583 g
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 More than 10% lighter
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX200V
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The DSC-HX200V's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 4 fps
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 2.5x faster continuous shooting
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $348.00 vs $546.95
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 The best price we've seen is $199 cheaper (around 40% less)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Learn more about
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Nikon D3200 Nikon D3200
91 vs 66
Explain scores
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon D3200. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a super zoom.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen resolution High resolution screens Help
921k dots
Battery life Great battery life Help
D3200:540 shots
DSC-HX200V:450 shots
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
D3200:Pentamirror
DSC-HX200V:Tunnel
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Thickness Quite thick Help
D3200:3"
DSC-HX200V:3.7"
Weight Heavy Help
D3200:505 g
DSC-HX200V:583 g
Size Large Help
D3200:125x96x76 mm
DSC-HX200V:122x87x93 mm
Focus points Few focus points Help
D3200:11
DSC-HX200V:9

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$585 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Compare the D5100 vs the D3200
Compare the D5100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$595 - $599 with 18-55mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Autofocus Lacks autofocus
Startup delay Has slightly more startup delay
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the D3200
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Dynamic range Has significantly narrower dynamic range
Screen resolution Has a much lower resolution screen
Compare the D3100 vs the D3200
Compare the D3100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$328 body only

$449 with 18-55mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Autofocus Lacks autofocus
Color depth Has slightly less color depth
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the D3200
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$369 - $450
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the D3200
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P520

Super zoom

$427
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the D3200
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Nikon D3200 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D5200

Nikon D5200

Entry-level DSLR

$697 body only

$797 with 18-55mm lens
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Size Slightly larger
Battery life Slightly shorter battery life
Compare the D5200 vs the D3200
Canon Rebel T4i

Canon Rebel T4i

Entry-level DSLR

$580 - $799 body only

$731 - $899 with 18-55mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Overall image quality Significantly worse image quality
Dynamic range Less dynamic range
Compare the Rebel T4i vs the D3200
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$600 - $899 body only

$739 - $1,099 with 18-105mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Battery life Significantly longer battery life
True resolution Much lower true resolution
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Compare the D90 vs the D3200
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$649 - $968 body only

$949 - $1,182 with 18-135mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Weather sealed Weather sealed
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Autofocus Lacks video autofocus
Compare the EOS 60D vs the D3200

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300

Super zoom

$448
Zoom Much more zoom
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$345
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Weight Slightly lighter
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Super zoom

$548
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Supports RAW Shoots RAW
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$277
Size Smaller
Wide angle Slightly better wide angle
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Zoom Less zoom
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $310
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

appearance

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