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D3200 vs Z fc
Quick take: The D3200 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the D3200 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | D3200Nikon · 2012 | Z fcNikon · 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80Best | £849 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 21.0MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 | 4K/30p oversampled (uncropped), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 11-point phase-detect (1 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view | Hybrid phase-detect AF with eye/face detection |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~540 shots (CIPA)Best | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 505g (with battery) | 445g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 125 × 96 × 76.5mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots | Vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, 3.5mm mic jack, MC-DC2 remote | USB-C, HDMI Type-D, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
D3200
Z fc
Portrait
5.5/10
6.5/10
Street
5.5/10
6.6/10
Travel
5.0/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
4.2/10
4.9/10
Documentary
4.1/10
4.9/10
Sports & Action
4.6/10
6.2/10
Landscape
4.4/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
5.2/10
6.6/10
Casual
4.1/10
5.6/10
Food
4.4/10
6.1/10
Macro
3.8/10
5.8/10
Architecture
4.6/10
5.3/10
Astrophotography
4.3/10
5.3/10
Vlogging & Video
—
5.8/10
Filmmaking
—
4.7/10
Fun & simple
—
5.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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