Nikon D3200 DSLR Camera average product. Review on Nikon D3200 DSLR Camera

The Nikon D3200 represents the latest generation entry level DSLR offering.

The camera's headline feature is inevitably the new 24MP CMOS sensor which makes it equal to Sony's Alpha SLT-A65, A77 and NEX-7. Nikon has delivered an excellent camera in the Nikon D3200, and it's still a great option for novices wishing to take their photography more seriously.

It's most exciting new feature is clearly the new 24 MP image sensor, which is partly responsible for the camera's strong improvement in sharpness over the D3100. sadly, when it comes to image quality, the excitement ends there. Nikon's D3200 is the entry level DSLR from the Japanese imaging giant, but with a 24 MP sensor and crisp 3 inch LCD screen for viewing your shots around the back, this is anything but a basic picture box.

The Nikon D3200 follows conventional DSLR design in having a shooting mode dial on the top of the camera, which allows you to select either one of the advanced modes like Manual, Aperture or Shutter priority, or a number of scene modes.

Likes

Compact

Good quality at high ISos

Guide mode for beginners

Continuous video autofocus

Mic input

Easy to use

Performs well and delivers great images

Dislikes

Small pentamirror viewfinder

Fixed LCD

Kit lens could be better

Perhaps 24 MP might be overkill for entry level users

No auto exposure bracketing or optical depth-of-field preview

Complicated menu system

Underused command dial

No built-in AF motor so cant auto-focus with non AF-S lenses

No live histogram

Slight blue cast on LCD display in some lighting conditions

Relatively high price

Conclusion

A solid if unexceptional entry level DSLR, th Nikon D3200 should still please most folks looking for an upgrade from their point-and-shoots. The D3200 is a very enjoyable  camera to use for beginner photographers. A superb video mode, but details in photos don't live up to expectations. The Nikon D3200 is the DSLR has the ability to capture the largest images, at 24 MP, the highest definition I have ever reviewed.