Nikon
D3200
Groundbreaking 24MP entry DX DSLR with EXPEED 3, Guide Mode, and 1080p30 video — brought high resolution to the budget tier.
$699
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
24.2 MP
Sensor
APS-C
ISO max
25,600
Burst
11 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
No
Weight
520 g
Battery
640 shots
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Sensor size
Nikon D3200
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Nikon F mount
90
First-party
180
Third-party
270+
Total available
Mount introduced 1959
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
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85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
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85.6 × 54 mm
138 × 98 × 88 mm · 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Fair- · 24.2MP — solid resolution
- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Fair- · 11fps burst — solid for most action
- · 493 AF points — good coverage
Video & Hybrid
Fair- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
LimitedTravel
Good- · 520g — compact and travel-friendly
- · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting
Wildlife
Good- · Bird AF subject recognition
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Fair- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
- · Eye AF locks on you while filming
Pros
- ✓ 24.2MP at entry price (2012)
- ✓ Guide Mode tutorials
- ✓ Affordable used body
- ✓ Huge F-mount lens library
- ✓ Good stills IQ for era
Cons
- – Dated EXPEED 3
- – 1080p30 video only
- – 11-point AF, 4 fps
- – No articulating screen
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Nikon D3200