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 Nikon D3200 |  Sony SLT-A37 | |
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| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Image sensor format | DX | APS-C |
| Sensor size | 0.91 in | 0.92 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 25.0 Mpx | 17.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 24.0 Mpx | 16.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 |
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| Max resolution | 6016 x 4000 px | 4912 x 3264 px |
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| Nikon D3200 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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| ISO Auto | yes | yes |
| ISO minimum | 200 | 100 |
| ISO maximum | 12800 | 16000 |
| Boosted ISO maximum | 12800 | 25600 |
| Maximum image resolution | 6016 x 4000 px | 4912 x 3264 px |
| White balance presets | 12 | 6 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes | yes |
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| Photo effects |
| Vivid |
| Image stabilizer | no | yes |
| Image stabilization type | No | Sensor-shift |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
| AEB/HDR support | no | yes |
| Nikon D3200 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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| Lens mount | Nikon F | Sony A |
| Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.5 x | 1.5 x |
| Maximum aperture | 2.8 | 3.5 |
| AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp | Flash |
| Focus adjustment | Manual | Auto/Manual |
| Contrast autofocus | yes | no |
| Brightness adjustment | yes | yes |
| Autofocus in recording mode | yes | yes |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Autofocus |
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| Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes | yes |
| Manual focus | yes | yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes | yes |
| Number of focus points | 11 | 15 |
| Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 11 | 15 |
| Image stabiliser | Lens based only | Built-in |
| Filter diameter | 2.64 in | 2.17 in |
| Phase detection autofocus | yes | yes |
| Nikon D3200 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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| Screen size | 3.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Articulated LCD | no | yes |
| Screen technology | LCD | LCD TFT |
| Screen dots | 921000 | 230400 |
| Touch screen | no | no |
| Field of view | 100.0 % | 100.0 % |
| Live view | yes | yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95.0 % | 100.0 % |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78 x | 16.0 x |
| Dioptre correction | yes | yes |
| Separate info display | no | no |
| Second display | no | no |
| Nikon D3200 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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| Camera shutter type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s | 30.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes | yes |
| Manual exposure mode | yes | yes |
| Exposure compensation plus | 5 | 3 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -5 | -3 |
| Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Auto exposure lock | yes | yes |
| Continuous shooting | yes | yes |
| Self-timer delay |
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| Histogram | yes | yes |
| WB Bracketing | No | Yes |
| Subject / scene modes | yes | yes |
| Flash sync speed | 1/200s | 1/160s |
| Built-in flash | yes | yes |
| Flash range | 12 | 12 |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash connection | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| Flash metering system | i-TTL | TTL |
| External flash | yes | yes |
| Continuous drive | 4.0 fps | 5.5 fps |
| Scene modes |
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| Self-timer | yes | yes |
| Metering modes |
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| 3D support | yes | yes |
| Manual settings | yes | yes |
| Speed (JPEG) | 4.0 fps | 5.5 fps |
| Speed (RAW) | 4.0 fps | 5.5 fps |
| Nikon D3200 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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| Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px | 1920 x 1080 px |
| Video recording | yes | yes |
| Recording resolutions |
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| HD type | Full HD | Full HD |
| Supported video file formats |
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| Camera playback |
| Single image |
| Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps | 25.0 fps |
| Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 60.0 fps | 50.0 fps |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 60.0 fps | 25.0 fps |
| Nikon D3200 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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| Built-in microphone | yes | yes |
| Microphone type | Mono | Stereo |
| Speaker type | Mono | Mono |
| Voice recording | yes | yes |
| Supported audio file formats | PCM |
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| Nikon D3200 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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| Body type | SLR | SLR |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colour of product |
| Black |
| Anti-dust system | yes | yes |
| Environmentally sealed | no | no |
| Nikon D3200 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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| Weight | 16.05 oz | 14.64 oz |
| Width | 4.92 in | 4.9 in |
| Height | 3.01 in | 3.62 in |
| Depth | 3.78 in | 3.33 in |
| Nikon D3200 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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| Compatible memory cards |
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| Dual memory card slots | yes | yes |
| Storage types |
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| Nikon D3200 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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| Power source type | Battery | Battery |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 540 | 500 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion | Lithium |
| Battery level indicator | yes | yes |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 | 1 |
| Nikon D3200 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | no | yes |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI connector type | Mini | Mini |
| USB version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
| DC-in jack | yes | yes |
| Remote control | yes | yes |
| PictBridge | yes | no |
| NFC | no | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes | no |
| Firewire | no | no |
| Nikon D3200 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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| GPS | yes | no |
| Orientation sensor | yes | yes |
| Energy Star certified | no | no |
| On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
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| Image editing modes |
| Rotating |
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