• APS-C 357.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon D3200 advantages over Canon T8i

  • Less expensive
    $477 vs $899
    Save money for lenses or accessories

Canon T8i advantages over Nikon D3200

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • More cross-type AF points
    45 vs 1
    Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
  • More AF points
    45 vs 11
    More AF points improve autofocus
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Pentaprism viewfinder
    Neither provide
    Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • High resolution allows cropping; Good performance in low light; Compact and comfortable, highly portable; Fast and responsive, just begs to take pictures; Quiet shutter is great for candids.

  • Mediocre kit lens; Might be too small for some; No bracketing; Narrow flash coverage; Matrix metering tends to overexpose.

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The Competition

Compared to Sony A65

Nikon D3200
Sony A65
  • $477
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Fast startup
  • $798
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D3200 vs Sony A65

Canon T8i
Sony A65
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $798
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T8i vs Sony A65

Compared to Nikon D5200

Nikon D3200
Nikon D5200
  • $477
  • APS-C
  • Bigger RAW buffer
  • $590
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5200

Canon T8i
Nikon D5200
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $590
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon T8i vs Nikon D5200

Compared to Sony A58

Nikon D3200
Sony A58
  • $477
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Fast startup
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D3200 vs Sony A58

Canon T8i
Sony A58
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Lens selection
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T8i vs Sony A58

Compared to Canon T5i

Nikon D3200
Canon T5i
  • $477
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • Better color depth
  • $539
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D3200 vs Canon T5i

Canon T8i
Canon T5i
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $539
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T8i vs Canon T5i

Compared to Nikon D3300

Nikon D3200
Nikon D3300
  • $477
  • APS-C
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
  • Bigger RAW buffer
  • $382
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3300

Canon T8i
Nikon D3300
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $382
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

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