Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS Rebel T3i (EOS 600D) and Nikon D3200

Comparison of Canon EOS Rebel T3i (EOS 600D) and Nikon D3200 [S]ave

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Nikon D3200 ×
Canon EOS Rebel T3i (EOS 600D) ×
General
ModelNikon D3200Canon EOS Rebel T3i (EOS 600D)
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/-
Model numberD3200T3i
Alternate model number(s)-
  • eos 600d
  • kiss x5
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20122011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)125133
Width (mm)7780
Height (mm)96100
Weight (g)7731,031
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D3100Canon T2i
SuccessorNikon D3300Canon T4i
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Canon
Effective megapixels (MP)24.218
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)357.28332.27
Sensor width (mm)23.222.3
Sensor height (mm)15.414.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.864.3
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.6
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8165
Dxo color depth score (bit)24.122.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.211.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,131793
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)
  • 1696 x 1280(2.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1728 x 1728(3.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2034 x 1728(3.5 mp other)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2592 x 1456(3.8 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 5184 x 2912(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 720 x 400(0.3 mp other)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (12-bit .nef)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg
  • raw+l/f jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)43.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x424
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM)MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container (stereo with ext. mic)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FCanon EF/EF-S
LensNikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VRCanon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0029.00 - 216.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0018.00 - 135.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.067.5
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2845
Filter thread (mm)5267
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeNikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 10 line-typePhase Detect with TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor: 9-point, 1 enhanced cross-type, 8 single-axis; Live View: Phase Detect, Contrast Detect
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopterSLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.530.53
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.80.85
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,6001,040,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 6400 in steps of 1 EV; expandable to 12800Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1EV steps, H=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
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes420-segment 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (3.5mm/2.5%)63-zone Evaluative (linked to any AF point), Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%); iFCL with dual layer sensor
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portraitCreative Auto, Auto+, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field AE
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 5
  • 9
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
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
  • e-ttl ii: auto
  • manual flash
  • red-eye reduction
  • second curtain synchro
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1213
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; Approx. 39/12, 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C)Lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/200
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionISO hot shoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-INo UHS support
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (12-bit .nef)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • raw+l/f jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • mc-dc2 corded/ml-l3 infrared
  • optional
  • optional wired (rs-60e3) or wireless (rc-6
  • rc-1)
  • rc-5
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • accessory terminal (mc-dc2 remote cord or gp-1 gps unit)
  • type c mini-hdmi with cec
  • external stereo mic jack
  • mini (type-c) hdmi-cec
  • wired remote jack
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.470.44
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.50.46
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-6
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.490.39
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)43.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1009
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)43.6
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)125
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)43.3
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)83
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.280.28
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.360.83
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.510.08
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.140.11
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.290.26
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.110.09
Shutter lag (notes)Live View:Full AF shutter lag = 1.36sPrefocused = 0.513sOVF:Auto Selection AF: 0.160sLive View:Phase-detect AF lag: 1.176sContrast-detect AF lag: 0.826sPrefocused: 0.084s
Startup time (s)0.41.5
Play -> record time (s)0.31.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)43.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-180
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)540440
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL14Proprietary LP-E8
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LP-E8 Lithium-ion rechargeble
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • digital photo professional
  • eos digital solutions disc (eos utility
  • movie edit task
  • photostitch)
  • picture style editor
  • video snapshot task
  • zoombrowser ex/imagebrowser
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os x 10.4+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresEXPEED 3 processor, 1080p HD video, Guide mode, 4fps burst mode, compatible with new WU-1a Wireless Mobile AdapterVari-angle high resolution 3:2 LCD, new EOS Scene Detection technology, Auto Picture Style, improved ALO and AWB, Feature Guide, Basic + Function



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