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| Predecessor: |
Nikon D3100
D3100 vs D3200 |
Pentax K-3
K-3 vs K-3 II |
| Successor: |
Nikon D3300
D3200 vs D3300 |
Pentax K-3 III
K-3 II vs K-3 III |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | D3200 | K-3 II |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $699.95 | $850.00 |
| Street Price: | $477.00 | $829.99 |
| Date Available: | 2012-04-30 | 2015-05-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
27.3 oz
(773 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
27.7 oz
(785 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.9 x
3.8 x
3.0 in. (125 x 96 x 77 mm) |
5.2 x
4.0 x
3.1 in. (132 x 102 x 77 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.2 | 24.4 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 357.28mm2 (23.20mm x 15.40mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.86 microns | 3.91 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Optional |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 81 | 80 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 24.1 | 23.6 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.2 | 13.6 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,131 | 1,106 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
6016 x 4000
(24.1 MP,
3:2), 4512 x 3000 (13.5 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2) |
6016 x 4000
(24.1 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.0 | 8.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x424 (30p/25p) |
1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM) | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) |
| Lens: | Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 10 line-type | SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching - 27 point (25 cross type focus points in the center) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter, Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., TBDmm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.53x | 0.63x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.80x | 0.95x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 51200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 6400 in steps of 1 EV; expandable to 12800 | Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual; all except Preset Manual with fine tuning | Auto, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 420-segment 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (3.5mm/2.5%) | TTL open-aperture: Multi-segment with 86K-pixel RGB sensor, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3; Pixel Shift Resolution (On/Off) |
| Self Timer: | 2s, 5s, 10s, 20s; 1 to 9 exposures seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | 24.0 megapixels |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with redeye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off; Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 as master | P-TTL; Modes available depends on external flash mounted |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent; Approx. 39/12, 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C) | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/180 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | ISO hot shoe | Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG | 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM) | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 3.0 Super Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional, MC-DC2 corded/ML-L3 infrared | Optional Wired or IR |
| Connections (extended): | Type C mini-HDMI with CEC, Accessory Terminal (MC-DC2 remote cord or GP-1 GPS unit), 3.5mm stereo mic jack | Micro (Type D) HMDI, USB 3.0 Micro B, DC input, wired remote jack, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.47 | <0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.50 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.49 | 0.60 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.0 | 8.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | 60 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | 8.2 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 12 | 22 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | 8.2 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 8 | 23 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.28 seconds | 0.14 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.36 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.513 seconds | 0.274 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.141 seconds | 0.094 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.29 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.114 seconds | 0.090 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View: Full AF shutter lag = 1.36s Prefocused = 0.513s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | 1.2 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.0 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 540 shots | 720 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL14 | Proprietary D-LI90 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM | Software CD-ROM includes Digital Camera Utility 5 |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | EXPEED 3 processor, 1080p HD video, Guide mode, 4fps burst mode, compatible with new WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter, external stereo mic jack. Available in black or red. | Improved sensor-shift shake reduction (up to 4.5 stops), new Pixel Shift Resolution mode (4-shot composite provides full color information at each pixel and reduces noise), built-in GPS with ASTROTRACER and electronic compass. |
