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Nikon D3200

A 2012 entry-level DSLR with a 24.2MP APS-C sensor, 11-point AF and Nikon's Guide Mode on the dial. It records Full HD at 30p with a mic input and takes SD cards.

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Value & Depreciation
£560
Launch price
→
£80
Today
=
86%
Value drop
Over ~14 years, this camera has cost roughly £34/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.

What fits the Nikon D3200

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Battery EN-EL14 Same family: EN-EL14A 540 shots per charge (CIPA) From £29.00 · Ansmann EN-EL14 Battery (replacement for Nikon EN-EL14) Every EN-EL14 battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
Filter size Depends on the lens. The commonest threads on Nikon F lenses: 67mm1577mm1352mm1172mm682mm658mm546mm495mm4 Number = lenses with that thread. Your lens's size is on its product page. All filter sizes →
Core
Released
2012
Sensor
24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution
24.2 MP
Mount
Nikon F-mount (DX)
Dimensions
125 × 96 × 76.5mm
Weight
505g (with battery)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
11-point phase-detect (1 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation
No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate
4fps
Battery Life
~540 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60
Viewfinder
Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x
Screen
3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots
Memory Cards
Single SD slot
Connectivity
USB 2.0, mini HDMI, 3.5mm mic jack, MC-DC2 remote
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
APS-C
Viewfinder Type
Optical (SLR)
Screen Type
Fixed
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
540 shots
USB Power
No USB power
Dimensions
125 × 96 × 76mm
Weight (Grams)
505g
Autofocus Type
DSLR phase detect
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
4.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
6400
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/4000
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
No
HDMI Port Type
Mini

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1 lens compatible with the Nikon F-mount (DX) mount.

AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
Nikon
AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
£149
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.5
Street
5.5
Travel
5.0
Wedding & Events
4.2
Documentary
4.1
Sports & Action
4.6
Landscape
4.4
Wildlife
5.2
Casual
4.1
Food
4.4
Macro
3.8
Architecture
4.6
Astrophotography
4.3
✅ Great For
🧑
Portrait 5.5 Strong on viewfinder and lens reach / ecosystem.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🔬
Macro 3.8 Held back by stabilisation and in-camera focus stacking.
📷
Casual 4.1 Held back by ease of use and stabilisation.
🎥
Documentary 4.1 Held back by generation and video capability.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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