Nikon D3200
DSLR Camera
vs Nikon L310
Superzoom Camera

What’s good about the Nikon D3200

Best price $379
  • Higher sensor resolution 24.2 MP vs 16.1 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 357 mm² vs 28 mm²
  • Has longer exposure available 30 seconds vs 4 seconds
  • Better light sensitivity by 3 f-stops 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 720p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 4 shots per sec vs 1 shots per sec
  • Interchangeable lenses L310 does not have lens options
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector L310 does not
  • Has an External Mic jack L310 does not
  • Has RAW image capture L310 does not have RAW capture

What’s good about the Nikon COOLPIX L310

Best price
$270
  • Smaller body size 42 in³ vs 59 in³
  • 109% more battery life 1,130 shots vs 540 shots
  • Cheaper street price $270 vs $379
  • Has panorama image capture D3200 does not have panorama
  • Has 3D capture capabilities D3200 does not have 3D

What the Nikon D3200 and Nikon L310 have in common

  • Weigh about the same 16 oz vs 15.3 oz
  • Similar viewscreen resolutions 921k dots
  • Both cameras are the same age May 2012 vs March 2012
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDMI port

What’s missing from both the Nikon D3200 and the Nikon L310

  • No HDR processing
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No Wi-Fi
  • No flip out viewscreen

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