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Comparison of Nikon D3200 and Nikon D5100 [S]ave

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Nikon D5100 ×
Nikon D3200 ×
General
ModelNikon D5100Nikon D3200
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberD5100D3200
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20112012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)128125
Width (mm)7977
Height (mm)9796
Weight (g)829773
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D5000Nikon D3100
SuccessorNikon D5200Nikon D3300
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.224.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)368.16357.28
Sensor width (mm)23.623.2
Sensor height (mm)15.615.4
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.793.86
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8081
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.524.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.613.2
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,1831,131
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2464 x 1632(4.0 mp other)
  • 3696 x 2448(9.0 mp other)
  • 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
  • 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)
  • nef (raw) 14-bits
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (12-bit .nef)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)3.94
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x424
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x424
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV H.264/MPEG-4MOV (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 connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FNikon F
LensNIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VRNikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)33.06
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2828
Filter thread (mm)5252
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11 point TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000; Single-point, Dynamic and Auto Area modesNikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 10 line-type
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.78x magnification (50mm f/1.4 lens and infinity, -1.0m^1), 17.9mm eyepoint (-1SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.520.53
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.780.8
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)31-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600Auto, 100 - 6400 in steps of 1 EV; expandable to 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7)
  • incandescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7 types)
  • incandescent
  • preset manual; all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
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 modes3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted (75% given to 8mm circle in the center), Spot (3.5mm circle (2420-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 modesPortrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Scene (Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Pet portrait, CandlelightPortrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 1
  • 2
  • 5
  • 9
  • 10
  • 20
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 18-300mm coveraqge
  • auto
  • auto slow sync
  • auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • rear-curtain with slow sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
  • 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) (m)1212
Flash range descriptionLens dependentLens dependent; Approx. 39/12, 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C)
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/200
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeISO hot shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • nef (raw) 14-bits
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (12-bit .nef)
  • raw+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
  • optional ml-l3 ir remote or mc-dc2 remote cord
  • mc-dc2 corded/ml-l3 infrared
  • optional
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • accessory terminal for wired remote (mc-dc2) or gps (gp-1)
  • dc-input via dummy battery ac adapter.
  • hdmi out (with cec)
  • 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 (s/frame)0.730.47
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.770.5
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.770.49
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.94
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100100
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)44
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1312
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.94
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)98
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.270.28
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.281.36
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.490.51
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.250.14
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.290.29
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.110.11
Shutter lag (notes)Optical Viewfinder:Wide-area AF: 0.408sLive View:Full AF lag: 1.28sPrefocused: 0.49sLive View:Full AF shutter lag = 1.36sPrefocused = 0.513s
Startup time (s)0.50.4
Play -> record time (s)0.40.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)44
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)660540
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL14Proprietary EN-EL14
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 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
  • viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features3" Vari-angle 921K-dot LCD, Full HD Videos (up to [email protected]), In-camera Special Effects, Night Vision mode, HDREXPEED 3 processor, 1080p HD video, Guide mode, 4fps burst mode, compatible with new WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter



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