Nikon D3200 (2012)

Name: Nikon D3200
Brand: Nikon

A DX-format DSLR launched in 2012 with a 24.2-megapixel sensor and built-in Guide mode for beginners

Overview

The Nikon D3200 is a DX-format digital SLR, officially launched on April 19, 2012. It was an entry-level model for new photographers, with a Guide mode to help them learn the camera settings. It is small and light, and some describe it as serious Nikon imaging power in a compact, affordable body. It replaced the D3100. The beginner series started with the D3000 in 2009.

Specifications

Product type	DX-format DSLR
Effective pixels	24.2 megapixels
Sensor size	23.2 x 15.4 mm (APS-C)
Sensor type	CMOS
Processor	Expeed 3
ISO range	ISO 100–6400 (expandable to 12,800)
Continuous shooting	4 FPS
LCD screen	3.0", 920k-dot
Image resolution	6,016 × 4,000
Pixel size	3.85 µm
Color filter array	RGB
Features	Guide Mode, WiFi
Launch date	April 19, 2012

Context

The D3200 is the third entry-level DSLR in Nikon's D3000 series, after the D3000 (2009) and D3100 (2010). Nikon marketed it as a lightweight, easy-to-use HD-SLR with advanced image quality for its class. The camera was delayed before launch. Once it shipped, users praised its still photography, especially for a lower-end model.