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
Nikon
D3300
Popular 24MP entry DX DSLR with no AA filter, EXPEED 4, Full HD 60p, and 700-shot battery in a compact body.
$649
Launch priceReleased Jan 2014
D3300 is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
D3200
Wins
D3300
18 categories tied
Which would you choose?
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareD3200
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D3300
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
D3200 and D3300 share virtually identical body dimensions.
D3200 and D3300 weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm D3200 · 88mm D3300
Sensor size, to scale
D3200
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
D3300
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D3200
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
D3300
✓ 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
D3200
No major advantages on measured specs.
Reasons to choose
D3300
No major advantages on measured specs.
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 493
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 90 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
D3300
Pros
- ✓24.2MP no OLPF sensor
- ✓Full HD 60p video
- ✓Compact lightweight body
- ✓Strong used-market availability
- ✓Guide Mode for beginners
Cons
- –11-point AF
- –No Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
- –Fixed LCD
- –Superseded by D3400/D3500
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Nikon D3200
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, D3200 or D3300?
D3200 scores 5.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for D3300 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the D3200 and D3300?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
How does stabilization compare between the D3200 and D3300?
D3200 does not have IBIS, while D3300 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D3200 or the D3300?
D3200 reaches 11 fps electronic. D3300 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D3200 and D3300?
Both bodies weigh roughly 520 g.
Do the D3200 and D3300 record 4K video?
D3200: 4K up to 60p. D3300: 4K up to 60p.
Are the D3200 and D3300 weather sealed?
D3200: No. D3300: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the D3200 and 640 shots for the D3300, giving the D3300 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D3200 launched at $699 and D3300 at $649. The D3300 is $50 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.