Nikon COOLPIX 3200

Compact and simple point-and-shoot digital photography.

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55/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 10
Performance 10
Durability 12
Price 12
Usability 11
Brand Nikon
Model E3200

Key Features

SENSOR 1/2.7-inch CCD sensor with 3.2 megapixels
PROCESSOR Nikon proprietary image processing engine
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-detect AF with 5-area focus system
PHASE DETECTION Not available on this model
VIDEO 640x480 resolution at 15 fps with sound
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE Approx 1.5 fps
VIEWFINDER Optical real-image zoom viewfinder
DISPLAY 1.5-inch TFT LCD, 110,000 dots, fixed
CONNECTIVITY USB 1.1, A/V output
MEMORY CARD SD memory card slot
WEATHER SEALING None, plastic body construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx 150 shots with alkaline batteries

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Nikon COOLPIX 3200

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Mode selection via menu
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✗ Not Present Via menu
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present 4-way pad
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present Display toggle
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present Via menu
Drive Mode Control ✗ Not Present Via menu

How-to Use Nikon COOLPIX 3200

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Nikon COOLPIX 3200 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/2.7-inch CCD
Resolution 3.2 Megapixels
ISO Range ISO 50-400
Autofocus Contrast-detect TTL
Shutter Speed 4 to 1/3000 sec
Burst Rate 1.5 fps
Video 640x480 @ 15fps
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Optical
LCD 1.5-inch TFT
Memory Card SD
Connectivity USB 1.1
Battery Life 150 shots
Weight 140g
Dimensions 88 x 65 x 38 mm