Sony A57 with Nikon D3200 Comparison

Sony A57 and Nikon D3200 Main Features

  • September, 2012
  • July, 2012
  • 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 16000 ISO
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • -
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 132 x 98 x 81 mm, 618g.
  • 125 x 96 x 77 mm, 505g.
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Sony A57 Scores


Imaging score
55
Features score
78
Value for money score
85
Portability score
76
Overall score
72

Nikon D3200 Scores


Imaging score
59
Features score
58
Value for money score
78
Portability score
81
Overall score
64

Nikon D3200 with Sony SLT-A57 Overview


Let's compare Sony SLT-A57 with Nikon D3200. These models are included in the Entry-Level DSLR cameras. Both of these models were released in 2012. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of D3200 is greater than that of SLT-A57. The difference of 8 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . SLT-A57 has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), D3200 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
SLT-A57 has electronic viewfinder, and the D3200 doesn’t have. Viewfinder SLT-A57 has a higher resolution of 1440k dots, D3200 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony SLT-A57 has 4.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony SLT-A57 has 4.0 fps continuous shooting.

General SLT-A57 D3200
Brand Sony Nikon
Model SLT-A57 D3200
Announced September, 2012 July, 2012
Body Type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Nikon F
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 1.5
Number of Lenses 143 305
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Fixed
Screen Resolution 921k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Resolution 1440
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7 0.53
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 15 11
Number of Cross Focus Points 3 1
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps 4.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 10.00 12.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm 23.2 x 15.4 mm
Sensor Area 366.6 mm² 357.3 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 24 MP
Max Image Resolution 4912 x 3264 6016 x 4000
Max Native ISO 16000 6400
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 25600 12800
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Optional
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 550 shots 540 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-FM500H EN-EL14
Physical
Weight 618 g 505 g
Physical Dimensions 132 x 98 x 81 mm 125 x 96 x 77 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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