Fujifilm
X100V
Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2020
Nikon
D3200
Groundbreaking 24MP entry DX DSLR with EXPEED 3, Guide Mode, and 1080p30 video — brought high resolution to the budget tier.
$699
Launch priceReleased Apr 2012
X100V is 7.8 years newer.
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Wins
X100V
Wins
D3200
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BD3200 has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 17 frames)
- AX100V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 11 fps)
- BD3200 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
- BD3200 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- AX100V has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX100V
128 × 75 × 53 mm
478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D3200
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
X100V is 10mm narrower, 23mm shorter, and 35mm thinner than D3200.
X100V is 42 g lighter than D3200.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm X100V · 88mm D3200
Sensor size, to scale
X100V
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
D3200
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X100V: mount data unavailable
D3200
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X100V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X100V supports it
Weather sealing
Only X100V supports it
Touchscreen
Only X100V supports it
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D3200
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X100V
Pros
- ✓Classic design
- ✓Leaf shutter
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Proven street camera
Cons
- –Superseded by X100VI
- –Fixed lens
- –No IBIS
D3200
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
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the X100V and D3200 at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm X100V
Nikon D3200
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, X100V or D3200?
X100V scores 7.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for D3200 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X100V and D3200?
X100V is 26.1 MP and D3200 is 24.2 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X100V and D3200?
X100V does not have IBIS, while D3200 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100V or the D3200?
X100V reaches 30 fps electronic. D3200 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100V and D3200?
X100V weighs 478 g and D3200 weighs 520 g, so the X100V is 42 g lighter.
Do the X100V and D3200 record 4K video?
X100V: 4K up to 30p. D3200: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X100V and D3200 weather sealed?
X100V: Yes. D3200: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the X100V and 640 shots for the D3200, giving the D3200 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X100V launched at $1,399 and D3200 at $699. The D3200 is $700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.