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SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
IMAGE ISO: ISO 100 – 6400, Lo-1 (ISO 50), Hi-1 (ISO 12,800), Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 25600
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 6.0 fps
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES WB Bracketing: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,228,800
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 51
PHYSICAL Environmentally sealed: Yes (Water and dust resistant)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 950
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SENSOR Max resolution: 6016 x 4000
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
Summary
The D3200 maximum resolution of 6016 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Nikon D7100 highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels). The Nikon D7100 is equipped 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 very important advantage of this model as large sensor allows the camera owner to make photos of the more professional quality. The Nikon D7100 offers a wider ISO range of ISO100–6400,Lo-1(ISO50),Hi-1(ISO12,800),Hi-2(ISO25,600) than 100-6400 ISO range of the D3200. Such ISO range allow the camera owner to make good quality photos in low light conditions. The Nikon D7100 offers more number of focus points than the D3200: 51 vs 11. More number of focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on subjects that are not centred.
The Nikon D7100 screen is better as it has more number of screen dots 1,228,800 in compare to 921,000 dots of the D3200 display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The D7100 provides better highest shutter speed - 1/8000 second.
The Nikon D7100 is weather sealed which means that it will be safe even uncovered if you are out shooting in the rain and snow. The Nikon D7100 battery life is better than the D3200 battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to take 950 shots with the D7100 and only 540 with the D3200. The D3200 weighs 505g that is 260g lighter in comparison with the weight of the D7100.
Considering the above-mentioned differences the D7100 becomes the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon