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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 7.0 fps
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (4x)
STORAGE Storage included: 56 MB
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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)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentamirror)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 540
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
Summary
The Nikon D3200 maximum resolution of 6016 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the Nikon Coolpix P530 maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels (16 megapixels). The Nikon D3200 is produced with larger sensor compared to the Nikon Coolpix P530: APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm) versus 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm). It is very significant advantage of this model as big sensor allows you to make pictures of the higher quality. The Nikon D3200 offers more number of white balance presets - 12. This specification gives you more control over colour. The Nikon D3200 can save files in RAW format which offers the highest quality files by recording all of the data from the sensor. The Nikon Coolpix P530 offers better 4x digital zoom.
The Nikon D3200 provides better lowest (30 seconds) and maximum (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The Nikon D3200 battery life is better than the Nikon Coolpix P530 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to capture 540 shots with the D3200 and only 240 with the Coolpix P530. The D3200 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. This feature can be useful if you like to travel, to be able to check the image metadata and find out exactly where a picture was shot.
Considering the above differences the D3200 becomes the best choice. Check the lowest price on Amazon