Canon EOS Rebel vs Nikon D3200

      Canon EOS Rebel

      Nikon D3200
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS Rebel and the Nikon D3200, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS Rebel was introduced in September 2003 and Nikon D3200 was introduced in July 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS Rebel Highlights

      • 6 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 7 Focus Points
      • 1.8" 118k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 2.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon D3200 Highlights

      • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 4.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D3200
      4. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      5. Screen and Viewfinder
      6. Sensor
      7. Photography Features
      8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      9. Other Features
      10. Physical Parameters
      11. For Different Types of Photography
      12. Evaluations
      13. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS Rebel and Nikon D3200.

      PROS

      Canon EOS Rebel

      Nikon D3200

      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon EOS Rebel

      Nikon D3200

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   7 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 118k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 55
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS Rebel

      Nikon D3200

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Weight - 645 g (1.42 lb / 22.75 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 81
      •   Weight - 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Canon EOS Rebel.

      Canon Rebel XT
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      APS-C

      8 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon 60D
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon Rebel T3i
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Olympus E-600
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Pentax K-5 IIs
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Nikon D5
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      Full Frame

      20.8 MP

      Advantage of Nikon D3200

      Nikon D3200
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D3200 over Canon EOS Rebel.

      Canon EOS Rebel vs Nikon D3200
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 6 Megapixel vs 24.2 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 3072 x 2048 vs 6016 x 4000
      More Focus Points 7 vs 11
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 1.8" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 118k dot vs 921k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.50x vs 0.53x
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.5 fps vs 4.0 fps
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      AF-Area Metering vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 544 vs 1131
      Higher DxO Color Depth 21.0 vs 24.1
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 10.8 vs 13.2
      Higher DxO Overall Score 55 vs 81
      Higher USB Speed USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output vs Mini Type C
      Microphone Input vs
      Lighter 645 g (1.42 lb / 22.75 oz) vs 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon D3200.

      Nikon D3500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D3300
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D3400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D3000
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D3100
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      APS-C

      14 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Nikon D300S
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Panasonic FP7
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony a3000
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      APS-C

      20.1 MP

      Nikon D5000
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Nikon D1H
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      APS-C

      2.7 MP

      Fujifilm X-A5
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS Rebel Nikon D3200
        Built-in Flash
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS Rebel Nikon D3200
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points711
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS Rebel has a 1.8" screen with 118k dot resolution and Nikon D3200 has a 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinders. They both have 95% coverage and 0.80x magnification.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS Rebel features a 6 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.7 x 15.1 mm and a total area of 342.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. Nikon D3200 features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.2 x 15.4 mm and a total area of 237.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS Rebel can take pictures up to 3072 x 2048 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2048 x 1360, 1536 x 1024 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Nikon D3200 is equipped with EXPEED 3 processor and can take pictures up to 6016 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4512 x 3000, 3008 x 2000 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Canon EOS Rebel has Canon EF/EF-S lens mount and Nikon D3200 has Nikon F lens mount. They both have APS-C sensor but because of a small size difference their crop factors (also called lens multiplier) differ from each other. Canon EOS Rebel has the crop factor of 1.6x which means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.6. Nikon D3200 has the crop factor of 1.5x which means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Canon EOS Rebel it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D3200 nothing can be done. On Nikon D3200 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Canon EOS Rebel nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon D3200 comes with EN-EL14 battery pack with battery life of 540 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS Rebel has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II) card slot. Nikon D3200 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D3200 has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS Rebel, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D3200. Canon EOS Rebel can shoot continuously up to 2.5 fps. Nikon D3200 can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Canon EOS Rebel has 7 focusing points and Nikon D3200 has 11 (1 cross-type) focusing points. Nikon D3200 has detection range from -1 to +19 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Nikon D3200 ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±2 EV range on Canon EOS Rebel and ±5 EV range on Nikon D3200. You can also do and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS Rebel and exposure lock and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D3200.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100.. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Nikon D3200. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS Rebel body has dimensions of 142 x 99 x 72 mm (5.59 x 3.9 x 2.83") and Nikon D3200 body has dimensions of 125 x 96 x 77 mm (4.92 x 3.78 x 3.03"). Canon EOS Rebel weighs 645 g (1.42 lb / 22.75 oz) and Nikon D3200 weighs 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz).

      Canon EOS Rebel

      Nikon D3200

      142 mm

      99 mm

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      125 mm

      96 mm

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      72 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS Rebel and Nikon D3200

      Canon EOS Rebel and Nikon D3200 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel

      Nikon D3200

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 118k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      72
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel

      Nikon D3200

      POOR
      52
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   7 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 118k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel

      Nikon D3200

      POOR
      50
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   7 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 118k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel

      Nikon D3200

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   7 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 118k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      79
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel

      Nikon D3200

      GOOD
      75
      •   7 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 118k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 645 g (1.42 lb / 22.75 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel

      Nikon D3200

      GOOD
      77
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 118k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 645 g (1.42 lb / 22.75 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS Rebel and Nikon D3200 and give them scores of 52 and 65 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon EOS Rebel

      Nikon D3200

      OVERALL
      52
      OVERALL
      65

      Sensor

      Canon EOS Rebel

      Nikon D3200

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 55
      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 81

      Photo

      Canon EOS Rebel

      Nikon D3200

      POOR
      51
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec

      Video

      Canon EOS Rebel

      Nikon D3200

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Canon EOS Rebel

      Nikon D3200

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   7 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      GOOD
      82
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS Rebel

      Nikon D3200

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 118k dot
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS Rebel

      Nikon D3200

      BAD
      34
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS Rebel

      Nikon D3200

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 645 g (1.42 lb / 22.75 oz)
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots


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