Canon EOS Rebel vs Nikon D3200

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel Nikon D3200
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS RebelD3200
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3100
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel XT Nikon D3300
      MSRPUS: with 18-55mm VR - $699.95; UK: with 18-55mm VR - £649.99; UK: with 18-55mm VR - €699
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel Nikon D3200
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.7 x 15.1 mm23.2 x 15.4 mm
      Total Pixels6 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel Nikon D3200
      ProcessorEXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution3072 x 20486016 x 4000
      Other Resolutions2048 x 1360, 1536 x 10244512 x 3000, 3008 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel Nikon D3200
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points711
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel Nikon D3200
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SNikon F
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel Nikon D3200
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with 160° viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size1.8"3.0"
      Screen Resolution118k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel Nikon D3200
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x0.53x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel Nikon D3200
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps4.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel Nikon D3200
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Red-eye reduction
      Off
      Auto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 420-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel Nikon D3200
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot AF-area
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel Nikon D3200
      DxO Low Light ISO5441131
      DxO Color Depth21.024.1
      DxO Dynamic Range10.813.2
      DxO Overall Score5581
      Video Canon EOS Rebel Nikon D3200
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel Nikon D3200
      USB SpeedUSB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel Nikon D3200
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control E3 connector, InfraRed Optional
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel Nikon D3200
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel Nikon D3200
      Dimensions142 x 99 x 72 mm (5.59 x 3.9 x 2.83")125 x 96 x 77 mm (4.92 x 3.78 x 3.03")
      Weight (inc. batteries)645 g (1.42 lb / 22.75 oz)505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)12.9 x 6.7 x 5.3"
      Package Weight3.1 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel Nikon D3200
      Battery PackEN-EL14
      Battery Life540 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS Rebel Nikon D3200
      Self Timer 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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