Nikon 24.2 Megapixels D3200 DSLR Camera Review by PB With Rating 4.5/5

On April 19 2012, Nikon announced the new entry-level D3200 DSLR camera. Boasting the latest-generation Guide Mode with full 1080p HD video, the D3200 features a 24.2 Megapixels DX format APS-C sensor, the same EXPEED 3 processor as the flagship D4, ISO 100-12800, 11-point autofocus system, 4fps continuous shooting, and 3-inch 921,000-dot LCD screen. 

The Nikon D3200's Guide Mode, accessible through the Mode Dial on top of camera, provides step-by-step photo instructions to beginner photographers. It walks through the process of set-up, shooting, viewing and deleting images as well as the best video settings to create home movies, or serve as a visual reference. The D3200 supports full HD 1080p video at 24 or 30 fps. It implements full-time AF during video recording and offers manual or automatic exposure control, and a stereo microphone input to attach an optional external microphone such as the compact ME-1 Stereo Microphone. Also announced alongside the D3200 is the WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter, which allows you to wirelessly transmit images from your camera to an Android smart device (iOS support is promised for later in 2012) and to remotely preview the live view screen. The Nikon D3200 with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR image stabilization kit lens is available for $699.95 in either black or red colors. The optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter is sold separately for $59.95. Here's the summary of review by PhotographyBLOG, giving the camera a rating of 4.5 out of 5:

"With its huge 24 megapixel sensor, the entry-level D3200 instantly becomes the highest-resolution APS-C DX format Nikon DSLR, and it offers more pixels than any competing manufacturer too. Compared to the 18-month-old D3100, Nikon has managed to simultaneously increase the pixel count by a massive 10 megapixels and yet still maintain similar quality at higher sensitivity settings, which is no mean feat. An improved movie mode with greater control over exposure and sound, an expanded Guide mode and simpler controls for beginners, more connectivity options and a better LCD screen all add up to the best entry-level Nikon DSLR that we've ever reviewed. There are still a few notable bug-bears. Live View mode desperately needs a live histogram and a higher-resolution live feed, while the much-improved movie mode would still benefit from a truly working full-time AF feature. We also missed the D3100's ingenious drive mode lever, while the lack of auto-exposure bracketing options and depth-of-field preview are still a little baffling, despite the D3200's entry-level status. 

The Nikon D3200's bigger sensor and other improvements have also somewhat inevitably pushed the price up - £559.99 body only is a lot of money for an entry-level product, so take a look at the still available and much cheaper D3100 model if price is a real issue. Otherwise we can highly recommend the new Nikon D3200 as a great camera for beginners who want a little more oomph from their DLSR, and who are prepared to spend a little extra to get it."