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SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100 - 25600
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 5.0 fps
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES WB Bracketing: Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,037,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 39
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 420 g (0.93 lb / 14.82 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 820
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
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SENSOR Max resolution: 6016 x 4000
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
Summary
The D3200 highest resolution of 6016 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the D5500 highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels). The D5500 is produced with bigger sensor compared to the D3200: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm). This is the most important difference between these models as big sensor lets you to make pictures of the more professional quality. The D5500 offers a wider ISO range of 100-25600 than 100-6400 ISO range of the D3200. Such ISO range allow the photographer to make good quality pictures in dim light conditions. The D5500 offers more focus points than the D3200: 39 vs 11. More number of focus points means less risk of losing focus lock when tracking a moving subject.
The D5500 is produced with swiveling display that will allow you to make images from any odd angle. The D5500 display is better as it offers more screen dots 1,037,000 in comparison to 921,000 dots of the D3200 display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The D5500 has Yes inch touch screen that is bigger than No inch display of the D3200.
The D5500 is produced with built-in Wi-Fi that will help the camera owner to transfer pictures quick and easy. The D5500 battery life is better in compare to the D3200 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the photographer will be able to capture 820 shots with the D5500 and only 540 with the D3200. The D5500 weighs 420g which is 85g lighter than the weight of the D3200. The D3200 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be convenient if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to check the photo metadata and find out exactly where a photo was produced.
The D5500 has 13 advantages and the D3200 only 2 so the D5500 becomes the best buy. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon