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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 7.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (4X)
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6016 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE White balance presets: 12
IMAGE Uncompressed format: RAW
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 30 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentamirror)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 540
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
Summary
The D3200 maximum resolution of 6016 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Coolpix P900 maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels (16 megapixels). The D3200 is equipped with bigger sensor than the Coolpix P900: APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm) versus 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm). This is the most important difference between these models as big sensor allows you to capture photos of the higher quality. The D3200 provides more presets of white balance - 12. This specification gives you more control over colour. The D3200 can save images in RAW format that records greater levels of brightness and allows the photographer to adjust white balance easily. The Coolpix P900 provides more powerful 4X digital zoom.
The Coolpix P900 has articulated LCD that will let you to shoot photos from any interesting angle. The D3200 provides better lowest (30 seconds) and fastest (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The Nikon D3200 supports external flash. An external flash provides amazing control over the exposure and lighting of the object in dim light and in bright light situations when the photographer needs to fill-flash. The Coolpix P900 is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi that will help you to transfer photos quick and easy. The D3200 battery life is better in compare to the Coolpix P900 battery life. According to CIPA standards the photographer will be able to produce 540 shots with the D3200 and only 360 with the Coolpix P900. The Nikon D3200 weighs 505g that is 394g less in comparison with the weight of the Coolpix P900. The Nikon D3200 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be convenient if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to go into the image metadata and see exactly where a picture was produced.
The D3200 has 13 advantages and the Coolpix P900 only 5 so the D3200 is the best buy. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon