Nikon D3200 vs Nikon Coolpix P520

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3200 Nikon Coolpix P520
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD3200Coolpix P520
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3100 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Successor ModelNikon D3300 Nikon Coolpix P530
      MSRPUS: with 18-55mm VR - $699.95; UK: with 18-55mm VR - £649.99; UK: with 18-55mm VR - €699
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3200 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.2 x 15.4 mm6.16 x 4.62 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel18.91 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel18.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon D3200 Nikon Coolpix P520
      ProcessorEXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution6016 x 40004896 x 3672
      Other Resolutions4512 x 3000, 3008 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Focus Nikon D3200 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Contrast Detect (sensor)
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points119
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points10
      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 Nikon D3200 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1000 mm
      Optical Zoom41.7x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.0 - 5.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3200 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with 160° viewing angleTFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.20"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3200 Nikon Coolpix P520
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5-4 to +4
      Shutter Nikon D3200 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps7.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D3200 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain      		Auto/Red-Eye Reduction
      Fill Flash
      Second-Curtain Sync
      Slow Sync
      TTL Auto
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 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 Nikon D3200 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot AF-area
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D3200 Nikon Coolpix P520
      DxO Low Light ISO1131
      DxO Color Depth24.1
      DxO Dynamic Range13.2
      DxO Overall Score81
      Video Nikon D3200 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D3200 Nikon Coolpix P520
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3200 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Nikon D3200 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D3200 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Dimensions125 x 96 x 77 mm (4.92 x 3.78 x 3.03")125 x 84 x 102 mm (4.92 x 3.31 x 4.02")
      Weight (inc. batteries)505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)12.9 x 6.7 x 5.3"7.4 x 6.7 x 5.3"
      Package Weight3.1 lb2.85 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D3200 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Battery PackEN-EL14EN-EL5
      Battery Life540 shots200 shots
      Internal Storage15 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D3200 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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