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Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5100

Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100

Why is Nikon D3200 better than Nikon D5100?

  • 43.2% more megapixels (main camera)
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    24.2 MPvs16.9 MP
  • 55 g lighter
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    455 gvs510 g
  • 0.07 s less shutter lag
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    0.21 svs0.27 s
  • 1 Newer EXPEED version
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    3vs2
  • 0.2 s less startup delay
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    0.3 svs0.5 s

Why is Nikon D5100 better than Nikon D3200?

  • Has a flip-out screen
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  • 12800 ISO higher maximum expanded ISO
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    25600 ISOvs12800 ISO
  • 120 shots longer battery life
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    660 shotsvs540 shots
  • Has timelapse function
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  • Has a built-in HDR mode
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Price comparison

Nikon D3200

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User reviews

Overall rating

Nikon D3200
7.0
1 User reviews
Nikon D3200
7.0/10
1 User reviews
Nikon D5100
8.8
4 User reviews
Nikon D5100
8.8/10
4 User reviews

Features

Build quality

10.0/10
1 votes
9.3/10
4 votes

Video quality

8.0/10
1 votes
8.0/10
4 votes

Controls

9.0/10
1 votes
8.8/10
4 votes

Low-light performance

5.0/10
1 votes
7.5/10
4 votes

Autofocus

8.0/10
1 votes
7.3/10
4 votes

Comments

Tekendra

Tekendra

1 year ago

7 / 10

Low light Performances, Video and Image Quality

Tekendra

Tekendra

1 year ago

7 / 10

Not so satisfied on low light performance, video quality at low light is quite noisy and no flashlight for video. Day light video is bit satisfying. The quality of video and image is excellent. One of the best budget DSLR.

Pros

  • Best Battery Backup
  • High Video resolution

Cons

  • Weak low light performance
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Design

Type

DSLR

DSLR

The type of camera.
viewfinder

Optical viewfinder (OVF)

Optical viewfinder (OVF)

The type of viewfinder that the camera has.
is weather-sealed (splashproof)
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
screen resolution

921k dots

921k dots

A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.
has a built-in focus motor
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the camera's body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. For compact cameras, a focus motor is usually built-in.
Has a flip-out screen
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.
With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.
The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
weight

455 g

510 g

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.

Optics

sensor size

APS-C

APS-C

One of the most important aspects of a camera is the size of its sensor. A larger sensor will capture more light, which results in improved low-light performance, dynamic range, and general image quality.
lens mount

Nikon F

Nikon F

The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
maximum ISO

6400 ISO

6400 ISO

With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
maximum expanded ISO

12800 ISO

25600 ISO

Expanded ISO allows you to go beyond the native ISO. It does this by digitally enhancing the image output. The resulting image will have less quality than when staying within the native ISO range, but it can be useful in certain situations.
has sensor shift stabilization
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
With sensor shift, the image sensor (rather than the lens) moves to counterbalance any vibration of the camera. This means the image will be stabilised regardless of what lens is being used.
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
has AF tracking
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.

Videography

video recording (main camera)

1080 x 30 fps

1080 x 30 fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
Has phase-detection autofocus for videos
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
has a microphone input
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has a stereo microphone
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
Has timelapse function
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.
movie bitrate

12 Mbps

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nikon D5100)

The higher the movie recording bitrate the better the movie quality with more and crispier details and less compression artifacts.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

Battery

Battery life (CIPA)

540 shots

660 shots

CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
has a removable battery
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
has a rechargeable battery
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a battery level indicator
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
battery power

1030 mAh

1030 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.

Features

supports Wi-Fi
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Has Bluetooth
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.
Has dual card slots
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
It has two memory card slots, allowing you to store more photos without switching cards. This is particularly useful on long shoots when you need more space.
has pixel shift shot
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
The camera can take a series of shots, shifting the sensor slightly with each one. These can then be combined to create an extremely high-resolution image. It’s particularly useful for things like photographing artwork.
shoots raw
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
A raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.
supports lossless compressed raw
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
It is capable of shooting stills in a lossless compressed raw format. This has all the advantages of shooting raw, while taking up much less storage space. The smaller file size also allows quicker read/write speeds.
Wi-Fi version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nikon D3200)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nikon D5100)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
supports a remote smartphone
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
has an HDMI output
Nikon D3200
Nikon D5100
Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.

Miscellaneous

sensor size

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nikon D3200)

23.6 x 15.6 mm

The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.
pixel density

471 ppi

471 ppi

Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.

Price comparison

Nikon D3200

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