New Nikon D3200 24-Megapixel Entry Level DSLR Review

Nikon D3200 DSLR Camera Review

Nikon made the newest entry in the DSLR array with D3200, after the success of its cheapest entry level camera D3100.  The latest addition Nikon D3200 is actually a new launch alongside D3100, offering the photo beginners a refreshing chance to give shot to their photography skills.

Nikon D3200 Digital Camera is a fabulous imaging piece which comes with some new surprises and some old spices in its package.  D3200 follows quite a similarity in features with D3100 including the same autofocus system and viewfinder but it has got a higher resolution sensor coupled with Nikon’s advanced Expeed 3 which helps processing its 24.2 Megapixel data at a high speed providing high performance even during multiple functions. Expeed 3 technology guarantees true reproduction of subjects, renders improved color in Active D lighting and also enables performance in noise-reduction mode. The camera features effective 24.2 million pixels resolution which employs Nikon-developed DX format CMOS image sensor. The CMOS sensor ensures that your clicks come out to be high resolution rich tonal pictures which doesn’t get pixelated even when trimmed or enlarged. The combination of high speed functioning, image sensor and enhanced image processing capability can produce the video quality of 1980 x 1080p at 30 frames per second with a supporting microphone jack and HDMI port.

Nikon D3200 Digital SLR Camera incorporates wide sensitivity range from ISO 100 to 6400 which ensures that you never get disappointed even while clicking during night time or taking moving objects in frame. The high ISO range enables you to take sharp images with minimum noise while maintaining resolution. The higher ISO sensitivity can help you take the moving shots with high precision, at faster shutter speeds and still doesn’t degrade the image even if your camera shakes or if you are shooting at night. Nikon’s patented Vibration Technology is also there to help you for a comfortable handheld shooting of images and videos by compensating blurs. And what if you want to record HD video ? D3200 high sensitivity ISO range allows you to shoot beautiful videos without needing any large- scale lighting in low light conditions.

Nikon 3200 is a lightweight DSLR camera weighing approx. 505gms with battery and card which regards it as the lightest Nikon DSLR ever.

Nikon has continued with its tradition of retaining a guide mode, as found in D3100, to help you learn some basic photography techniques. So no worries, whether you are new to photography or want to upgrade your photography knowledge, Nikon’s instructive guide would surely unleash the hidden photographer in you. So get ready to flatter by clicking some of the splendid shots or candid action with the power of Nikon D3200 DSLR Camera.

Nikon D3200 DSLR Price in India – 41,000/- ( With NIKKOR DX 18-55mm Lens Kit )

What’s New

• 24.2 Megapixel DX CMOS Sensor
• EXPEED III Image Processing
• 100-6400 ISO Range
• 4fps Continuous Shooting
• WiFi Compatible
• 1080p Full-HD Video Recording

Technical Specification

SERIES

• HD-SLR

MODEL

• Nikon D3200

CAMERA

• Single-lens reflex digital camera
• EXPEED 3 Image-processing engine
• Lens Mount – Nikon F bayonet
• Effective Pixels – 24.2 Mega-pixels
• Image Sensor – CMOS DX
• Sensor Size – 23.2mm x 15.4mm

PHOTOGRAPHY

• Active D-Lighting
• Viewfinder – Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex
• Picture Control – Landscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Vivid
• Scene Modes – Auto, Child, Close-up, Landscape, Night, Portrait, Sports
• Nikon Creative Lighting System
• Exposure – Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter priority
• Single-point AF
• Metering – Center-weighted, Matrix,Spot
• 100 – 6400 ISO Range
• Image sensor Dust-reduction system
• Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor
• Frame Advance – Upto 4fps
• 11 focus points
• Shutter type – Electronically controlled

CONNECTIVITY

• Accessory Terminal
• Stereo 3.5-mm jack
• USB 2.0
• HDMI out
• NTSC, PAL Video Out
• Wi-Fi Compatible
• GPS

BUILT-IN FEATURES

• 30 Languages Support
• 160-degree Wide Viewing Angle LCD
• Flash-ready indicator
• TTL exposure metering
• Built-in Flash
• Focus Screen – Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII
• White Balance – Auto, Cloudy, Direct, Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset, Manual, Shade
• High ISO Noise Reduction
• i-TTL flash control
• Shutter Modes – Continuous, Delayed, Quick Response, Quiet release, Self-timer, Single-frame

STORAGE

• File Format – 12-bit NEF, JPEG
• File System – DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.3
• Media – SD, SDHC, and SDXC

POWER

• 540 shots per charge
• Li-ion EN-EL14 battery
• EH-5b AC adapter
• MH-24 Quick Charger

LAYOUT

• Dimensions – 125 x 96 x 76.5 mm
• Weight – 455g

ACCESSORIES

• AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens
• EG-CP14 Audio/Video Cable
• UC-E6 USB Cable
• DK-20 Rubber Eye cup
• AN-DC3 Camera Strap
• DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
• BF-1B Body Cap
• BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
• NikonView NX CD-ROM

Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3100

	Nikon D3200	Nikon D3100
Price	Rs. 41,000 (Approx) With Lens	Rs. 32,950 With Lens
Effective Pixels	24.2 MP	14.2 MP
Sensor Size	23.2mm x 15.4mm	23.1mm x 15.4mm
Continuous Shooting	4 FPS	3 FPS
Movie Recording	Full HD @ 30FPS	Full HD @ 24FPS
Dimensions	125 x 96 x 76.5mm	124.46 x 96.52 x 2.973.66 mm
Weight	455 g	455 g