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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
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 921,000
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
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SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 4.5 fps
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES WB Bracketing: Yes (2 or 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 850
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Eye-Fi Connected
Summary
The Nikon D3200 highest resolution of 6016 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the D90 highest resolution of 4288 x 2848 pixels (12 megapixels). The D90 is equipped with larger sensor than the Nikon D3200: APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) versus APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm). This is the most important specification of this model because large sensor lets the photographer to take pictures of the more professional quality. The Nikon D3200 offers a wider ISO range of 100-6400 than 200-3200 ISO range of the D90. Such ISO range allow you to take good quality pictures in dim light situations.
The Nikon D3200 display is better as it offers more number of screen dots 921,000 in compare to 920,000 dots of the D90 screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing images on your camera.
The D90 which will help the camera owner to transfer pictures quick and easy. The D90 battery life is better than the Nikon D3200 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the photographer will be able to produce 850 photos with the D90 and only 540 with the D3200. The D3200 weighs 505g that is 198g lighter than the weight of the D90.
The D3200 has 8 advantages and the D90 only 6 so the D3200 becomes the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon