Here are the main differences between the D3200 and the D5100:
They both have:
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Feature | D3200 | D5100 |
Price w/ kit | $597 | $547 |
Pixels | 24.2 | 16.2 |
ISO | 100-6400 | 100-6400 |
Expandable ISO | Hi 12,800 | Hi-0.3 Hi-0.7 Hi-1 (ISO 12,800) Hi-2 (ISO 25,600) |
File Formats | Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats | Compressed 14-bit NEF (RAW) JPEG (Baseline Compliant) |
Movie | HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps VGA 640x424 / 30 fps VGA 640x424 / 25 fps | HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280x720 / 30 fps HD 1,280x720 / 24 fps VGA 640x424 / 30 fps |
Movie Audio | Built-in, | Built-in, |
Scene Modes | Auto Auto [Flash Off] Child Close-up Landscape Night Portrait Portrait Sports | Autumn Colors Beach / Snow Blossom Candlelight Child Close-up Dusk / Dawn Food Landscape Night Landscape Night Portrait Party / Indoor Pet Portrait Portrait Sports Sunset |
Exposure Bracketing | no | 3 frames ±2 EV in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 steps |
Exp. Compensation | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3EV | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
While Balance Bracketing | no | 3 exposures |
HDR mode | no | yes |
Wi-Fi | Nikon WU-1a, Eye-fi | Eye-fi |
Flip out screen | no | yes |
Comes in red | yes | no |
Battery life | 540 shots | 660 shots |
Dimensions | 5.0 in. (125mm) x 3.8 in. (96mm) x 3.1 in. (76.5mm) | 5.0 in. (127mm) x 3.8 in. (96.5mm) x 3.1 in. (78.7mm) |
Weight | 16 oz. (455g) | 19.7 oz. (560g) |
They both have:
- 4 FPS
- 11 AF points
- 1080p HD video
- 3" 921,000 dot monitor (D5100 flips out)
- no in-body focus motor
- EN-EL14 battery
- 1 sd card slot (supports SD, SDHC, SDXC)
- 1/4000 and 30 second shutter speed
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