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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6016 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (12800 with boost)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 12800
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 4.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 921,000
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Mono
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Speaker: Mono
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 540
CONNECTIVITY HDMI: Yes (Mini Type C)
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm)
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Eye-Fi Connected
Summary
The D3200 maximum resolution of 6016 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the D3000 highest resolution of 3872 x 2592 pixels (10 megapixels). The D3000 has bigger sensor than the D3200: APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) versus APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm). It is very important specification of this model as large sensor lets you to capture pictures of the higher quality. The D3200 offers a wider ISO range of 100-6400 than 100-1600 ISO range of the D3000. Such ISO numbers let the photographer to capture good quality pictures in more difficult conditions.
The D3200 screen is better as it has more screen dots 921,000 in comparison to 230,000 dots of the D3000 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing images on your camera.
The D3000 which will help the camera owner to transfer pictures wirelessly from a digital camera to a PC. The D3200 battery life is better than the D3000 battery life. According to CIPA standards the photographer will be able to produce 540 shots with the D3200 and only 500 with the D3000. The Nikon D3200 weighs 505g which is 31g less in comparison with the weight of the D3000. The Nikon D3200 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. This feature can be useful if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to go into the picture metadata and see exactly where a photo was shot.
Taking into account the above differences the D3200 becomes the best buy. Check the lowest price on Amazon