Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D5100
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Nikon D3200: 2012 ; Nikon D5100: 2011
- Weight: Nikon D3200: 505 g ; Nikon D5100: 560 g
- Sensor size: Nikon D3200: 23.2 x 15.4 mm ; Nikon D5100: 23.6 x 15.6 mm
- Sensor resolution: Nikon D3200: 6045 x 4003 ; Nikon D5100: 4945 x 3275
- Effective megapixels: Nikon D3200: 24.20 ; Nikon D5100: 16.2
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Nikon D3200 (24.20).
| Specification | Nikon D3200 | Nikon D5100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | D3200 | D5100 |
| Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 125 x 96 x 77 mm | 128 x 97 x 79 mm |
| Weight | 505 g | 560 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 23.2 x 15.4 mm | 23.6 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 6045 x 4003 | 4945 x 3275 |
| Crop factor | 1.55 | 1.53 |
| Total megapixels | 24.70 | 16.9 |
| Effective megapixels | 24.20 | 16.2 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 4928 x 3264 |
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (12800 with boost) | Auto, 100- 6400 (plus 12800, 25600 with boost) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot AF-area | Centre weighted, Matrix, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 12 | 12.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) | 1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 921,000 dots | 921,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | SDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Lithium-Ion EN-EL14 rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion EN-EL14 rechargeable battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | No | No |