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Nikon D3200 vs D6

The Nikon D3200 and the Nikon D6 are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in April 2012 and February 2020. Both are DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras that are based on an APS-C (D3200) and a full frame (D6) sensor. The D3200 has a resolution of 24.1 megapixels, whereas the D6 provides 20.7 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Nikon D3200
versus
Nikon D6
Nikon D3200   Nikon D6
Digital single lens reflex Digital single lens reflex
Nikon F mount lenses Nikon F mount lenses
24.1 MP – APS-C sensor 20.7 MP – Full Frame sensor
1080/30p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO 100-6,400 (100 - 12,800) ISO 100-102,400 (50 - 3,280,000)
Optical viewfinder Optical viewfinder
3.0" LCD – 921k dots 3.2" LCD – 2359k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Fixed touchscreen
4 shutter flaps per second 14 shutter flaps per second
not weather sealedWeathersealed body
540 shots per battery charge3580 shots per battery charge
125 x 96 x 77 mm, 505 g 160 x 163 x 92 mm, 1270 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Nikon D3200 and the Nikon D6? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Nikon D3200 and the Nikon D6. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The D3200 can be obtained in two different colors (black, red), while the D6 is only available in black.

Size Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D6
Compare D3200 versus D6 top
Comparison D3200 or D6 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Nikon D6 is considerably larger (117 percent) than the Nikon D3200. Moreover, the D6 is substantially heavier (151 percent) than the D3200. It is noteworthy in this context that the D6 is splash and dust-proof, while the D3200 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. A larger imaging sensor (as in the D6) will tend to go along with bigger and heavier lenses, while more compact options are available for the smaller-sensor camera (D3200). You can compare the optics available in the Nikon Lens Catalog.

Concerning battery life, the D3200 gets 540 shots out of its Nikon EN-EL14 battery, while the D6 can take 3580 images on a single charge of its Nikon EN-EL18c power pack. As can be seen in the images above, the D6 has a battery grip built in. This facilitates image-taking in portrait orientation and gives it additional battery power. In order to provide similar functionality for the D3200, there are third party battery grips available as optional accessories (see here on ebay).

The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

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Nikon D3200 125 mm 96 mm 77 mm 505 g 540 i Apr 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon D6 160 mm 163 mm 92 mm 1270 g 3580 i Feb 2020 US$ 6 499 amazon.com
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Nikon D3X 160 mm 157 mm 88 mm 1260 g 4400 i Dec 2008 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Nikon D4 160 mm 157 mm 91 mm 1340 g 2600 i Jan 2012 US$ 5 999ebay.com
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Nikon D4S 160 mm 157 mm 91 mm 1350 g 3020 i Feb 2014 US$ 6 499ebay.com
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Nikon D5 160 mm 159 mm 92 mm 1415 g 3780 i Jan 2016 US$ 6 499ebay.com
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Nikon D780 144 mm 116 mm 76 mm 840 g 2260 i Jan 2020 US$ 2 299 amazon.com
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Nikon D3000 126 mm 97 mm 64 mm 536 g 500 i Jul 2009 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon D3100 124 mm 96 mm 75 mm 505 g 550 i Aug 2010 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon D3300 124 mm 98 mm 76 mm 430 g 700 i Jan 2014 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon D3400 124 mm 98 mm 76 mm 445 g 1200 i Aug 2016 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon D5100 128 mm 97 mm 79 mm 560 g 660 i Apr 2011 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon D5200 129 mm 98 mm 78 mm 555 g 500 i Nov 2012 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon D5300 125 mm 98 mm 76 mm 480 g 600 i Oct 2013 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon D5500 124 mm 97 mm 70 mm 470 g 820 i Jan 2015 US$ 899ebay.com
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Nikon D5600 124 mm 97 mm 70 mm 465 g 970 i Nov 2016 US$ 699ebay.com
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Sony A58 129 mm 95 mm 78 mm 492 g 690 i Feb 2013 US$ 599ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The D3200 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 91 percent) than the D6, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Nikon D3200 features an APS-C sensor and the Nikon D6 a full frame sensor. The sensor area in the D6 is 140 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.5 and 1.0. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Technology-wise, the D6 uses a more advanced image processing engine (EXPEED 6) than the D3200 (EXPEED 3), with benefits for noise reduction, color accuracy, and processing speed.

Nikon D3200 and Nikon D6 sensor measures

Despite having a smaller sensor, the Nikon D3200 offers a higher resolution of 24.1 megapixels, compared with 20.7 MP of the Nikon D6. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 3.85μm versus 6.44μm for the D6). Moreover, it should be noted that the D6 is much more recent (by 7 years and 9 months) than the D3200, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units.

The resolution advantage of the Nikon D3200 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the D3200 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 30.1 x 20 inches or 76.4 x 50.8 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 24.1 x 16 inches or 61.1 x 40.6 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 20.1 x 13.3 inches or 50.9 x 33.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Nikon D6 are 27.8 x 18.6 inches or 70.7 x 47.1 cm for good quality, 22.3 x 14.8 inches or 56.6 x 37.7 cm for very good quality, and 18.6 x 12.4 inches or 47.1 x 31.4 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Nikon D3200 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 6400, which can be extended to ISO 100-12800. The corresponding ISO settings for the Nikon D6 are ISO 100 to ISO 102400, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 50-3280000.

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

D3200 versus D6 MP

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.

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Nikon D3200 APS-C 24.1 6016 40001080/30p24.113.2113181
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Nikon D6 Full Frame 20.7 5568 37124K/30p25.314.3288695
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Nikon D3X Full Frame 24.4 6048 4032i24.713.7199288
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Nikon D4 Full Frame 16.2 4928 32801080/30p24.713.1296589
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Nikon D4S Full Frame 16.2 4928 32801080/60p24.413.3307489
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Nikon D5 Full Frame 20.7 5588 37124K/30p25.112.3234388
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Nikon D780 Full Frame 24.3 6048 40244K/30p25.314.3287795
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Nikon D3000 APS-C 10.0 3872 2592i22.311.156362
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Nikon D3100 APS-C 14.2 4608 30721080/24p22.511.391967
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Nikon D3300 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.312.8138582
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Nikon D3400 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.813.9119286
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Nikon D5100 APS-C 16.1 4928 32641080/30p23.513.6118380
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Nikon D5200 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60i24.213.9128484
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Nikon D5300 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.013.9133883
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Nikon D5500 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.114.0143884
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Nikon D5600 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.114.0130684
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Sony A58 APS-C 19.8 5456 36321080/60i23.312.575374
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. Both cameras under consideration are equipped with sensors that have a sufficiently high read-out speed for moving images, but the D6 provides a better video resolution than the D3200. It can shoot movie footage at 4K/30p, while the D3200 is limited to 1080/30p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The D3200 and the D6 are similar in the sense that both have an optical viewfinder. The latter is useful for getting a clear image for framing even in brightly lit environments. The viewfinder in the D6 offers a wider field of view (100%) than the one in the D3200 (95%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. In addition, the viewfinder of the D6 has a higher magnification (0.72x vs 0.53x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D6 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

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Nikon D3200optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Nikon D6optical i3.2 / 2359 fixed i 1/8000s 14.0/s i i
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Nikon D3Xoptical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D4optical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 11.0/s i i
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Nikon D4Soptical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 11.0/s i i
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Nikon D5optical i3.2 / 2359 fixed i 1/8000s 14.0/s i i
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Nikon D780optical i3.2 / 2359 tilting i 1/8000s 12.0/s i i
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Nikon D3000optical i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Nikon D3100optical i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Nikon D3300optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D3400optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D5100optical i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Nikon D5200optical i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D5300optical i3.2 / 1037 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D5500optical i3.2 / 1037 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D5600optical i3.2 / 1037 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Sony A581440 i2.7 / 460 tilting i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The D3200 has one, while the D6 does not. While the built-in flash of the D3200 is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.

The Nikon D6 has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The D3200 writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the D6 uses CFexpress (type B) or XQD cards. The D6 features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the D3200 only has one slot.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Nikon D3200 and Nikon D6 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Nikon D3200imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D6istereo / monoiimini3.1iii
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Nikon D3Xii / iiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D4imono / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Nikon D4Simono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5istereo / monoiimini3.0iii
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Nikon D780istereo / monoiimini3.1iii
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Nikon D3000ii / iiii2.0iii
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Nikon D3100imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3300imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3400imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5100imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5200istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5300istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5500istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5600istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Sony A58istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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It is notable that the D6 offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the D3200 does not provide wifi capability.

Studio photographers will appreciate that the Nikon D6 (unlike the D3200) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.

The D6 is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Nikon. In contrast, the D3200 has been discontinued (but can be found pre-owned on ebay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the D3200 was succeeded by the Nikon D3300. Further information on the features and operation of the D3200 and D6 can be found, respectively, in the Nikon D3200 Manual (free pdf) or the online Nikon D6 Manual.

Review summary

So what is the bottom line? Which of the two cameras – the Nikon D3200 or the Nikon D6 – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.


Advantages of the Nikon D3200:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (24.1 vs 20.7MP) with a 8% higher linear resolution.
  • More compact: Is smaller (125x96mm vs 160x163mm) and thus needs less room in the bag.
  • Less heavy: Is lighter (by 765g or 60 percent) and hence easier to carry around.
  • Easier fill-in: Is equipped with a small onboard flash to brighten deep shadow areas.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (91 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in April 2012).


Reasons to prefer the Nikon D6:

  • Better image quality: Is equipped with a larger and more technologically advanced sensor.
  • Richer colors: The sensor size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Larger sensor captures a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Larger sensor produces good images even in poorly lit environments.
  • Better jpgs: Has a more modern image processing engine (EXPEED 6 vs EXPEED 3).
  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 1080/30p).
  • Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
  • More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 95%).
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.72x vs 0.53x).
  • Easier setting verification: Features a control panel on top to check shooting parameters.
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 3.0") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (2359k vs 921k dots).
  • Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (14 vs 4 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • More portrait friendly: Features an integrated vertical grip for easier portrait shooting.
  • Longer lasting: Gets more shots (3580 versus 540) out of a single battery charge.
  • Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
  • Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.1 vs 2.0).
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
  • Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
  • Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
  • More modern: Reflects 7 years and 9 months of technical progress since the D3200 launch.

If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the D6 is the clear winner of the contest (25 : 6 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

D3200 06:25 D6

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Nikon D3200 and the Nikon D6 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the D3200 and the D6 in practical situations. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Nikon D32005/5+ +..73/1004.5/54.5/5 Apr 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon D6....4/5..4.5/54.5/5 Feb 2020 US$ 6 499 amazon.com
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Nikon D3X......86/1004/55/5 Dec 2008 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Nikon D4........4.5/54.5/5 Jan 2012 US$ 5 999ebay.com
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Nikon D4S5/5......4.5/54.5/5 Feb 2014 US$ 6 499ebay.com
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Nikon D5....4/589/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2016 US$ 6 499ebay.com
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Nikon D7805/5..5/587/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2020 US$ 2 299 amazon.com
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Nikon D3000..+..72/1004/54.5/5 Jul 2009 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon D31005/5+ +..72/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2010 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon D33003/5+..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2014 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon D34004/5+4/576/1004/54.5/5 Aug 2016 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon D51005/5+ +..76/1004.5/54.5/5 Apr 2011 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon D52004/5+ +..79/1004.5/54.5/5 Nov 2012 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon D53004/5+ +..79/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2013 US$ 799ebay.com
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Nikon D55005/5+..79/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2015 US$ 899ebay.com
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Nikon D56004/5..4/579/1004.5/54/5 Nov 2016 US$ 699ebay.com
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Sony A583/5......4.5/54.5/5 Feb 2013 US$ 599ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D6

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Nikon D3200 Nikon D6
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Digital single lens reflex
Camera Lens Nikon F mount lenses Nikon F mount lenses
Launch Date April 2012 February 2020
Launch Price USD 599 USD 6,499
Sensor Specs Nikon D3200 Nikon D6
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format APS-C Sensor Full Frame Sensor
Sensor Size 23.2 x 15.4 mm 35.9 x 23.9 mm
Sensor Area 357.28 mm2 858.01 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 27.8 mm 43.1 mm
Crop Factor 1.5x 1.0x
Sensor Resolution 24.1 Megapixels 20.7 Megapixels
Image Resolution 6016 x 4000 pixels 5568 x 3712 pixels
Pixel Pitch 3.85 μm 6.44 μm
Pixel Density 6.74 MP/cm2 2.41 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 1080/30p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 6,400 ISO 100 - 102,400 ISO
ISO Boost 100 - 12,800 ISO 50 - 3,280,000 ISO
Image Processor EXPEED 3 EXPEED 6
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 81 ..
DXO Color Depth (bits) 24.1 ..
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 13.2 ..
DXO Low Light (ISO) 1131 ..
Screen Specs Nikon D3200 Nikon D6
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Optical viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.53x 0.72x
Top-Level Screen no Top Display Control Panel
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.2inch
LCD Resolution 921k dots 2359k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Fixed screen
Touch Input no Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Nikon D3200 Nikon D6
Focus System Phase-detect AF Phase-detect AF
Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking FeatureFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous Shooting 4 shutter flaps/s 14 shutter flaps/s
Shutter Life Expectancy100 000 actuations400 000 actuations
Time-Lapse Photographyno IntervalometerIntervalometer built-in
Fill Flash Built-in Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards CFexB or XQD cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Dual card slots
Connectivity Specs Nikon D3200 Nikon D6
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash no PC Sync PC Sync socket
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 3.1
HDMI Port mini HDMI mini HDMI
Microphone Port External MIC port External MIC port
Headphone Socket no Headphone port Headphone port
Wifi Support no Wifi Wifi built-in
Bluetooth Support no Bluetooth Bluetooth built-in
Body Specs Nikon D3200 Nikon D6
Environmental Sealingnot weather sealedWeathersealed body
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL14 Nikon EN-EL18c
Battery Life (CIPA)540 shots per charge3580 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 125 x 96 x 77 mm
(4.9 x 3.8 x 3.0 in)
160 x 163 x 92 mm
(6.3 x 6.4 x 3.6 in)
Camera Weight 505 g (17.8 oz) 1270 g (44.8 oz)
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