Specifications comparison between the Nikon D3200 and the new D3300:
| Nikon D3200 | Nikon D3300 | |
| Playback Functions | Auto Image Rotation Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) Highlights Histogram Display Image Comment Movie Playback Playback with Zoom Slideshow | Auto Image Rotation Full-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) Highlights Histogram Display Image Comment Movie Playback Playback with Zoom Slideshow |
| Live View Shooting | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor Size | 3.0in. diagonal | 3.0in. diagonal |
| ISO Sensitivity | ISO100-6400 Hi-1 (ISO 12,800) | ISO100-12,800 Hi-1 (ISO 25,600) |
| File Format Still Images | 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 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 |
| Battery / Batteries | One EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery or EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery | EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
| White Balance | Auto Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset Manual Shade | Auto Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Preset Manual Shade |
| Picture Control | Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Selected Picture Control can be Modified Standard Vivid | Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Selected Picture Control can be Modified Standard Vivid |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) | 5.0in.(125mm)x3.8in.(96mm)x3.1in.(76.5mm) | 4.9in.(124mm)x3.9in.(98mm)x3.0in.(75.5mm) |
| Monitor Resolution | 921,000Dots | 921,000Dots |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F bayonet mount | Nikon F bayonet mount |
| Battery Life (shots per charge) | 540shots (CIPA) | 700shots (CIPA) |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage | 95% Horizontal(Approx.) | 95% Horizontal(Approx.) |
| Storage Media | SD SDHC SDXC | SD SDHC SDXC |
| In-Camera Image Editing | Color Balance Color Outline Color Sketch D-Lighting Distortion Control Filter Effects Fisheye Image Overlay Miniature Effect Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Perspective Control Quick Retouch Red-Eye Correction Resize Selective Color Straighten Trim | Color Balance Color Outline Color Sketch D-Lighting Distortion Control Filter Effects Fisheye Image Overlay Miniature Effect Monochrome NEF (RAW) Processing Perspective Control Photo Illustration Quick Retouch Red-Eye Correction Resize Selective Color Straighten Trim |
| Effective Pixels | 24.2million | 24.2million |
| Optical Low Pass Filter | yes | no |
| Card Slot | 1 Secure Digital (SD) | 1 Secure Digital (SD) |
| AC Adapter | EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately) | EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately) |
| Lens Compatibility at a Glance*** | AF-S Lens Required for Autofocus | AF-S Lens Required for Autofocus |
| Monitor Type | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x(Approx.) | 0.85x(Approx.) |
| GPS | GP-1 GPS unit | GP-1A GPS unit |
| Approx. Weight | 16oz.(455g) camera body only | 15.1oz.(430g) camera body only |
| Sensor Size | 23.2mmx15.4mm | 23.2mmx15.4mm |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/4000sec. | 1/4000sec. |
| Dynamic AF Mode | Number of AF points: 11 (3D-tracking) | Number of AF points: 11 (3D-tracking) |
| Image Sensor Format | DX | DX |
| Slowest Shutter Speed | 30sec. | 30sec. |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 18mm (-1.0m¯¹) | 18mm (-1.0m¯¹) |
| Auto-area AF Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Sync Modes | Front-curtain sync (normal) Rear-curtain sync Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync | Auto Auto with red-eye reduction Auto slow sync Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction Fill-flash Rear-curtain sync Rear-curtain with slow sync Red-Eye reduction Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync Off |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
| Scene Modes | Auto Auto [Flash Off] Child Close-up Landscape Night Portrait Portrait Sports | Auto Auto [Flash Off] Child Close-up Landscape Night Portrait Portrait Sports |
| Movie | HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps HD 1,920×1,080 / 25 fps HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280×720 / 60 fps HD 1,280×720 / 50 fps VGA 640×424 / 30 fps VGA 640×424 / 25 fps | HD 1,920×1,080 / 60 fps HD 1,920×1,080 / 50 fps HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps HD 1,920×1,080 / 25 fps HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280×720 / 60 fps HD 1,280×720 / 50 fps VGA 640×424 / 30 fps VGA 640×424 / 25 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | Yes (for image sensor cleaning) | Yes (for image sensor cleaning) |
| Movie Audio | Built-in microphone, monaural Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter) Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted | Built-in microphone, monaural Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter) Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3EV | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3EV |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution | 4frames per second | 5frames per second |
| Focus Modes | Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area available in Live View and D-Movie only Predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area available in Live View and D-Movie only | Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Continuous-servo (AF-C) Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie only Full-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder Normal area available in Live View and D-Movie only Predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status Single-servo AF (AF-S) Wide area available in Live View and D-Movie only |
| Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | CLS Supported | CLS Supported |
| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points | 11 | 11 |
| Processor | Expeed 3 | Expeed 4 |
| Panorama Mode | No | Yes |
| Price | $526.95 | $646.95 |
