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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ryanp" data-source="post: 107976" data-attributes="member: 11949">Hi, I've owned both, not for very long though. Had the D3100 for a month then took it back and got the D3200.Both are equally as good IMO; don't let the higher Megapixel count blind you; the only reason that would matter is if you're going to be printing huge (as in lifesize) prints. That being said, I do find it handy knowing that with the D3200 I can crop quite freely without any real fear or quality loss. As a new photographer myself, sometimes I don't get the framing right and being able to sort it out after without having a negative effect on the photo quality does give me peace of mind.I did prefer the live view switch on the d3100 instead of the button on the d3200 but I suppose that just means one less thing to theoretically go wrong. Same can be said for the shoot mode dial switch.Having the option to have a wireless receiver on the D3200 is a plus, also, I did feel the grip was a bit better on the D3200.All that being said, both camera's are fantastic out of the box but if you really want to see a big improvement, invest in a good lens, I personally bought both the 35mm 1.8g and the 50mm 1.8g and the difference is very noticeable. If you're budget is tight and buying the D3200 would mean not being able to afford either of these lenses (particularly the 35mm as that is very handy as a general purpose fixed prime); then go for the D3100 and that would hopefully give you the spare cash needed.I'm sure someone may also pipe in with the argument of buying a D5100 but having no experience of that camera I can't comment.Truth is, budget is big thing when choosing a camera and for the money, you can't really go wrong with either the 3100 or the 3200; investing in good glass seems to be a lot of people's advice on here, one which should be heeded.Hope that helps.</blockquote>

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