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Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D3200 comparison

Head-to-head camera performance analysis

Nikon D3100
60
84 out of 140
Nikon D3200 wins
Nikon D3200
64
90 out of 140

Quick Spec Comparison

SpecificationNikon D3100Nikon D3200
Sensor SizeAPS-C (23.1 x 15.4 mm)APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm)
ISO Range100 - 3200100 - 6400
Storage Slots11
Weather SealingYesYes
Lens MountNikon FNikon F

Image Quality (DXO Overall)

Nikon D3100: 7/10Nikon D3200: 8/10
7
8
6781
Nikon D3200 leads by 1 point

Resolution

Nikon D3100: 4/10Nikon D3200: 6/10
4
6
1424
Nikon D3200 leads by 2 points

Low Light Performance

Nikon D3100: 2/10Nikon D3200: 3/10
2
3
ISO 919ISO 1131
Nikon D3200 leads by 1 point

Max ISO Score

Nikon D3100: 4/10Nikon D3200: 5/10
4
5
ISO 3200ISO 6400
Nikon D3200 leads by 1 point

Dynamic Range

Nikon D3100: 8/10Nikon D3200: 9/10
8
9
11.3 EV13.2 EV
Nikon D3200 leads by 1 point

Autofocus System

Nikon D3100: 6/10Nikon D3200: 6/10
6
6
11 points11 points

Video Capabilities

Nikon D3100: 7/10Nikon D3200: 7/10
7
7
1920 x 10801920 x 1080

Burst Speed

Nikon D3100: 5/10Nikon D3200: 5/10
5
5
34

Battery Life

Nikon D3100: 6/10Nikon D3200: 6/10
6
6
550540

Viewfinder Quality

Nikon D3100: 5/10Nikon D3200: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder

Portability

Nikon D3100: 9/10Nikon D3200: 9/10
9
9
505505

Lens Ecosystem

Nikon D3100: 10/10Nikon D3200: 10/10
10
10
316 lenses316 lenses

Value for Money

Nikon D3100: 10/10Nikon D3200: 10/10
10
10
$0$0

Durability

Nikon D3100: 1/10Nikon D3200: 1/10
1
1
11

Comparison Summary

Categories Won
0
Nikon D3100
Tied Categories
9
Equal performance
Categories Won
5
Nikon D3200