| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Nikon D3200 |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.nikonusa.com/ |
| Model number | D3200 |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | SLR |
| Release year | 2012 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 125 mm |
| Width | 77 mm |
| Height | 96 mm |
| Weight | 773 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Nikon D3100 |
| Successor | Nikon D3300 |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Add |
| Effective megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| Sensor format | APS-C |
| Sensor area | 357.28 mm² |
| Sensor width | 23.2 mm |
| Sensor height | 15.4 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 3.86 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.5 x |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Fixed |
| Self-cleaning | + |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | 81 |
| Dxo color depth score | 24.1 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 13.2 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 1,131 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
- 4512 x 3000(13.5 mp 3:2)
- 6016 x 4000(24.1 mp 3:2)
|
| Image file format | - jpeg (exif 2.3)
- raw (12-bit .nef)
- raw+jpeg
|
| Continuous-mode | 4 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | - 1280x720
- 1920x1080
- 640x424
|
| Movie max framerate | 60 fps |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM) |
| Composite video out | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + |
| Video usable as viewfinder | - |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Nikon F |
| Lens | Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 27.00 - 83.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 18.00 - 55.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 3.06 x |
| Aperture range | 0.18 - 0.29 f |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | 28 cm |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | 52 mm |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | + |
| Digital zoom | - |
| Digital zoom values | Add |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 10 line-type |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.53 x |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | 0.8 x |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 921,600 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | Add |
| Top deck display | - |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 6,400 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 |
| Iso settings | Auto, 100 - 6400 in steps of 1 EV; expandable to 12800 |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- direct sunlight
- flash
- fluorescent (7 types)
- incandescent
- preset manual; all except preset manual with fine tuning
- shade
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/4000 - 30 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | 420-segment 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (3.5mm/2.5%) |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait |
| Self timer | - 1 s
- 2 s
- 5 s
- 9 s
- 10 s
- 20 s
|
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | - advanced wireless lighting supported with sb-910
- auto
- auto slow sync
- auto slow sync with redeye reduction
- auto with red-eye reduction
- fill-flash
- off
- rear-curtain sync
- rear-curtain with slow sync
- red-eye reduction
- sb-800 as master
- sb-900
- slow sync
- slow sync with red-eye reduction
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | 12 m |
| Flash range description | Lens dependent; Approx. 39/12, 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C) |
| Max flash sync | 1/200 s |
| Flash exposure compensation | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | ISO hot shoe |
| Built-in wireless flash control | Add |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | UHS-I |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | - raw (12-bit .nef)
- raw+jpeg
|
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | + |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | - mc-dc2 corded/ml-l3 infrared
- optional
|
| Connections (extended) | - 3.5mm stereo mic jack
- accessory terminal (mc-dc2 remote cord or gp-1 gps unit)
- type c mini-hdmi with cec
|
| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 0.47 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw shooting | 0.5 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting | 0.49 s/frame |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 4 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 100 frames |
| Raw shooting speed in burst mode | 4 fps |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode | 12 frames |
| Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode | 4 fps |
| Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode | 8 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.28 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) | 1.36 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) | 0.51 s |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.14 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, with flash) | 0.29 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.11 s |
| Shutter lag (notes) | Live View:Full AF shutter lag = 1.36sPrefocused = 0.513s |
| Startup time | 0.4 s |
| Play -> record time | 0.3 s |
| Flash cycle time, full power | 4 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) | 540 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary EN-EL14 |
| Usable battery types | |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Dedicated battery charger included | + |
| Internal charging supported | - |
| Software |
| Included software | |
| Os compatibility | |
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | EXPEED 3 processor, 1080p HD video, Guide mode, 4fps burst mode, compatible with new WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter |