D3300 VS D3200

Summary

In this video, Jeremy Smith compares Nikon's D3300 and D3200 cameras, highlighting the D3300's new features like a faster frame rate and 1080p video at 60fps. Despite these upgrades, he finds the D3200 to be an unbeatable deal at its current discounted price, especially considering the minimal differences in image quality and high ISO performance. Smith also mentions the D3300's improved battery life and additional in-camera effects, but ultimately recommends the D3200 for its value.

Takeaways

• 📷 The Nikon D3300 is an evolution of the D3200 with similar core features but some enhancements.
• 🚀 The D3300 features a new EXPEED 4 processor and shoots at 5 frames per second, an improvement over the D3200's 4 fps.
• 🎥 The D3300 offers 1080p video recording at 60 frames per second, providing smoother video capture compared to the D3200.
• 💰 The D3200 is currently available at a discounted price, making it an incredible deal at $499, while the D3300 is priced at $649.
• 🔍 There isn't a significant difference in high ISO performance between the D3200 and D3300; both cameras perform well in low light.
• 📐 The physical size difference between the D3200 and D3300 is minimal, with the D3300 being slightly smaller and lighter.
• 🔧 The D3300 introduces an effects menu, including HDR painting mode and easy panorama, enhancing in-camera editing options.
• 🔋 The D3300 has improved battery life, thanks to Nikon's new EN-EL14a battery, offering about 200 more shots compared to the D3200.
• 📚 The reviewer suggests that unless there's a need for the D3300's additional features, the D3200 remains a better value for money.
• 🤔 For serious photographers, higher-end models like the D5300, D7100, or D7000 may be more suitable for their needs.
• 👀 The reviewer will provide sample photos from both cameras for viewers to compare the image quality, expecting minor differences.

Q & A

What are the main core features of the Nikon D3300 that Jeremy Smith discussed?

The main core features of the Nikon D3300 discussed include the new EXPEED 4 processor, 5 frames per second shooting, and 1080p video at 60 frames per second.

How does the Nikon D3300 compare to the D3200 in terms of price and value?

The Nikon D3200 has an instant savings, making it cost around $499, which is considered an unbelievable deal. The D3300 is priced at $649, which is the same price the D3200 was when it first came out. The D3200 offers a very good value for the money.

What are the reasons Jeremy Smith suggests for upgrading from the Nikon D3200 to the D3300?

Reasons for upgrading to the Nikon D3300 include a slightly faster frame rate, 1080p video at 60 frames per second, and a very small and light camera body.

What is the difference in high ISO performance between the Nikon D3200 and D3300 according to Jeremy Smith's testing?

Jeremy Smith mentions that there are slight differences in high ISO performance between the D3200 and D3300, but both cameras are very good, and he does not see a really huge difference.

Why did Jeremy Smith express disappointment with the Nikon D3300?

Jeremy Smith expressed disappointment because Nikon did not build Wi-Fi into the D3300, which means it still uses the same W1a as the D3200.

What new features does the Nikon D3300 have that the D3200 does not?

The Nikon D3300 has an effects menu, HDR painting mode, and easy panorama mode, which are not available in the D3200.

What is the battery life difference between the Nikon D3300 and D3200?

The Nikon D3300 has a slightly better battery life due to Nikon's new EN-EL14a battery, which allows for about 200 more shots compared to the EN-EL14 battery used in the D3200.

What is the price difference between the Nikon D3200 and D3300 in the current US market according to the script?

The Nikon D3200 is priced at $499 with the 18-55 lens, while the D3300 is priced at $649, making a $150 difference between the two cameras.

What advice does Jeremy Smith give for someone considering a camera upgrade from the Nikon D3200 to D3300?

Jeremy Smith advises that unless one needs the newer features of the D3300, such as HDR modes and effects menu, or prefers a slightly smaller camera and lens, the D3200 still offers a very good value and is recommended.

What alternative use of the $150 price difference between the Nikon D3200 and D3300 does Jeremy Smith suggest?

Jeremy Smith suggests that instead of upgrading to the D3300, one could consider purchasing a good lens, such as a 35mm 1.8, with the saved $150.

How does Jeremy Smith describe the size difference between the Nikon D3300 and D3200?

Jeremy Smith notes that there isn't a huge difference in size between the two cameras, but the 18-55 VR2 lens on the D3300 is more compact and can fold down like the Nikon 1 series lenses.

Outlines

00:00

📸 Comparison of Nikon D3200 and D3300

Jeremy Smith discusses the features and performance of the Nikon D3300 compared to its predecessor, the D3200. He highlights the key improvements such as the new Expeed 4 processor, 5 frames per second shooting speed, and 1080p video at 60 frames per second. Despite these upgrades, Jeremy believes the D3200 remains a great value for its current price, especially for those who do not need the faster shooting speed or higher video resolution. He also mentions the similarities in high ISO performance and the lack of built-in Wi-Fi in both models. Jeremy suggests considering higher models like the D5300 or D7100 for more advanced features.

05:02

📸 New Features in the Nikon D3300

Jeremy details the new effects menu and easy panorama mode in the Nikon D3300, comparing these features to those found in Sony cameras. The effects menu includes options for in-camera editing, such as HDR painting mode, which combines multiple shots into a surrealistic HDR image. The easy panorama mode allows for seamless panoramic shots. Jeremy notes the D3300's faster shooting speed of 5 frames per second, making it suitable for action photography. He also mentions the improved battery life with the new EN-EL14a battery, providing about 200 more shots compared to the D3200.

Keywords

💡Nikon D3300

The Nikon D3300 is a digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR) introduced by Nikon as an entry-level model. It is a successor to the Nikon D3200 and is highlighted in the script for its new features such as the EXPEED 4 processor and increased frame rate. The camera is central to the video's theme, which compares it with its predecessor, the Nikon D3200.

💡EXPEED 4 processor

The EXPEED 4 processor is an image-processing engine developed by Nikon, used in their digital cameras. It is mentioned in the script as a feature that the Nikon D3300 brings to the table, enabling faster operation such as shooting at 5 frames per second, which is an improvement over the D3200.

💡1080p video

1080p refers to a video resolution format with 1080 horizontal lines of vertical resolution, commonly used in high-definition video recording. The script mentions that the Nikon D3300 offers 1080p video recording at 60 frames per second, which is an upgrade from the D3200 and is significant for users interested in high-quality video capture.

💡Frames per second (fps)

Frames per second (fps) is a measure of how many images are displayed per second in a video. The script compares the fps of the Nikon D3200, which shoots at 4 fps, with the D3300, which can shoot at 5 fps, indicating an improvement in the latter's ability to capture fast-moving subjects.

💡ISO performance

ISO performance refers to a camera's ability to capture images in low-light conditions without introducing excessive noise. The script discusses the high ISO performance of both the Nikon D3200 and D3300, noting that while there are slight differences, both cameras perform very well in this regard.

💡Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows devices to connect to the internet or communicate with each other wirelessly. The script mentions that the Nikon D3300 lacks built-in Wi-Fi, which is a feature some users might expect in a newer model, and instead relies on the WU-1a wireless adapter, similar to the D3200.

💡HDR painting mode

HDR painting mode is a camera feature that allows for the creation of high-dynamic-range images with a surrealistic or artistic effect. The script describes this feature as new to the Nikon D3300, allowing users to combine multiple shots into a single HDR image, which is a creative option for photographers.

💡Easy panorama mode

Easy panorama mode is a feature that simplifies the process of capturing and stitching together a panoramic image in-camera. The script compares this feature to Sony's Sweep Panorama technology and notes its presence in the Nikon D3300, making it easier for users to create wide-angle shots.

💡EN-EL14A battery

The EN-EL14A is a type of rechargeable lithium-ion battery used in Nikon cameras. The script mentions this battery as an improvement over the EN-EL14 battery used in the Nikon D3200, providing longer battery life and thus allowing for more shots before needing to recharge.

💡Optical low pass filter

An optical low pass filter is a component in some cameras that helps to reduce moiré patterns and aliasing in images but can slightly soften the image. The script notes that the Nikon D3300 has removed this filter, potentially resulting in sharper images, although the difference may not be drastic.

💡Value for money

Value for money refers to the idea that a product offers a good balance between its price and the benefits or quality it provides. The script discusses the Nikon D3200 as providing great value for money, especially considering its current price and the fact that its features are nearly identical to the more expensive D3300.

Highlights

Introduction to Nikon's D3300 camera, a follow-up to the D3200, with excitement around its core features.

Nikon D3300 features a new EXPEED 4 processor, enhancing performance.

The D3300 shoots at 5 frames per second, an improvement over the D3200's 4 frames per second.

1080p video at 60 frames per second available in the D3300, a significant upgrade for video quality.

Nikon D3200 currently has an unbelievable deal with instant savings, priced at $499.

D3300 is priced at $649, similar to the initial price of the D3200, making a comparison of value.

Testing reveals minimal difference in high ISO performance between the D3200 and D3300.

Disappointment expressed over the lack of built-in Wi-Fi in the D3300.

For serious photographers, higher models like the D5300, D7100, or D7000 may be more suitable.

Size comparison shows minimal difference, with the 18-55 VR2 lens being more compact.

Introduction of an effects menu in the D3300, bringing in-camera editing options.

New HDR painting mode in the D3300 allows for surrealistic HDR images.

Easy panorama mode in the D3300, similar to Sony's Sweep Panorama technology.

Improved battery life in the D3300 due to the new EN-EL14a battery.

The D3300's faster shooting rate benefits action photography.

Comparison of the D3200 and D3300's value, with the D3200 offering a good deal at $499.

The D3300's removal of the optical low pass filter may result in sharper images.

Recommendation to consider the D3200 for its value and to invest the savings in a good lens.

Invitation for viewers to ask questions in the comments and a reminder to subscribe.

Transcripts

ladies and gentlemen once again this is

Jeremy Smith vot talk J the great not

long ago we looked at Nikon's new

D3300 um even longer ago a really long

time ago it seems like we looked at the

Nikon D3200 hor it first came out and I

was really really excited whenever the

3200 came out um you know I mean 24

megapixels um you know four frames a

second extremely good low light

performance and even full manual video

where a lot of the reasons why I was so

excited about the 3200 um the 3300 has

come out now and it's got you know

mainly the same core features um it

brought us the new xeed 4 processor um

it shoots at 5 frames a second now um

and it even gives us 1080p video um at

60 frames a second so it's just kind of

a Natural Evolution um right now in the

US the D3200 has a instant savings on it

um that makes it end up costing like

$4.99 which makes it an unbelievable

deal um whereas the D3300 is priced at

$6.49 so it's basically the same price

that the D3200 was whenever it first

came out um for the cost right now I

mean unless you just you know unless you

just need the the little bit faster

frames per second um or unless you

really really want that um 1080p video

at UH 60 frames a second second or if

you just really want a very very small

and light camera um that'd be the main

reasons why would go to the 3300 um in

testing um which I am going to Pro

provide you guys with some simple photos

to look at as well but in testing I

don't see just a really really huge

difference um between the high ISO

performance between the 3200 and 3300 um

there are some slight differences but

really um both of them are very very

good so in my mind overall the

3200 still you know it's still going to

be the best camera for the money um as I

mentioned in the 3300 review I am a

little bit disappointed that Nikon

didn't build the Wi-Fi into the 3300 um

you know so no big deal there though I

mean it's still just the same w1a that

the 3200 has um but really just well

there you have it I mean it's the same

as the 3200 in that regard so that's not

really going to be that's not really

going to be a reason to upgrade um if

you're really really getting serious

about your photography um in my opinion

that still is where some of the higher

models come in um you know if you're

really going to start uh adjusting your

manual settings a lot or if you need

even more speed um something like the

5,300 or the 7100 or even the 7,000

would make more sense but in my opinion

for the cost right now the 3200 is still

a camera that I'm just as excited about

now as I was whenever it was first

released um we're going to go ahead and

take a look at both these cameras side

by side and I'll kind of show you some

of the size differences I was talking

about um I'm not going to go through all

the picky details of each camera because

well I've already done that in the 3300

review and the 3200 review so if you

want to see even more details about the

cameras uh take a look at those videos

but I am going to do a little quick uh

size comparison here looking at both

these cameras side by side uh there's

not a really huge difference in size

immediately noticeable it doesn't film

very well but if we look at these

cameras side by side here like this you

will definitely notice that the 1855 VR2

is a lot more compact um basically it

folds down just like the Nikon 1 series

lenses do so you just have this little

button here that you press and the lens

opens up so yeah basically if you're not

using it it becomes a little bit

smaller the other thing I noticed on the

3300 is that we now have an effect menu

which is something that we used to only

file on the three sorry 5,000 series uh

dslrs but basically this effects menu if

you've ever used any other Nikon camera

with this option you'll see a lot of

familiar things as far as you know

basically just all in camera editing

options you know we've got a photo

illustration in here and color sketch

and toy camera effect and so forth um

one of the newer things that we have in

here is the HDR painting mode now this

isn't like the more advanced HDR mode

that we find on the 5300 and higher

dslrs but what this mode does is it

allows you to take a couple

shots you just hold on the Sher button

it takt a couple shots there and it

combines them into a surrealistic

looking

HDR so yeah I mean you know it is a

little bit instagramy but do keep in

mind that a lot of people that are going

to be using this type of camera are used

to having a lot of in camera editing

options or they may even be coming from

a smartphone or something like that so

having that option buil in is nice and

of course that's something that we will

not find on the 3200 whenever we look at

it there is no uh no option for for

these settings so no effects menu

there the other new effect that we have

on the

3300 is the easy panorama mode and uh

basically basically if you've ever used

any of uh Sony's cameras it basically

works exactly like their Suite Panorama

technology so basically you have a

panoramic image that ends up being

stitched in camera and you can hit the

okay button and it'll actually scroll

across the image for you just like that

you press the shutter button one time

and then move the camera so yeah

definitely you know definitely think

definitely think iPhone or think Sony

sweep p uh Panorama whenever we think

about how that works so you know pretty

good there U the other difference is

this camera does of course shoot a

little bit faster so if you're going to

be doing any type of action photographs

or anything like that um you know having

having more uh more shots in the

sequence of action is always going to be

good because you're going to improve

your chances of getting the shot that

you want so um if you look back at

previous Nikon models like say for

example something like a D90 even a D90

could only do 4 and 1/2 frames a second

uh this does five

so we do see

the lower end camera starting to get uh

features that are going to be more like

or even greater than some of the higher

cameras as as technology moves forward

so that's always something that I

consider to be a good thing um the other

thing that we have on the 3300 is a

little bit better battery life too uh

this is thanks to Nikon's new battery

this is the battery that's also used in

the 5300 and the DF um it's it's called

the en1

14a um this camera will still work with

the en1 14 battery uh that's found in

the

3200 um basically this new battery is

the same thing it just has a little bit

more capacity so you're able to get just

a little bit more shots you're able to

get about 200 more shots out of this

than you could get out of a 3,300 sorry

3200 so yeah you know an improvement in

battery life is always a good thing as

well um all in all though these cameras

are pretty similar um image quality wise

I haven't done a whole lot of testing

between the two of them yet but I will

take some photographs and put them in

the description below so you guys can

take a look there um I do expect to see

a little bit of a difference in terms of

high ISO performance I don't expect it

to be world changing um both these

cameras of course are 24 megapixels more

than enough resolution the 3300 has its

Optical low pass filter removed so the

possibility of having a little bit

Sharper Image is there although once

again don't expect it to be something

that's going to be you know world

changing

um really the 3200 still presents itself

as a very very good value uh currently

in the US it's going for a price of

$4.99 with the 18 to 55 lens whereas the

3300 is going for

$649 uh so yeah there's $150 difference

between the two cameras um I still feel

like the 3200 presents itself as a very

good value as I just said um for $150

difference you're getting you

know identical pixel count high ISO is

going to be nearly identical as well so

unless you just need you know or want

some the newer features in the 3300 as

far as the HDR modes and effects uh menu

um or if you just want a slightly

smaller camera and slightly smaller lens

um that mainly be the only advantages to

the 3300 um otherwise I say get to 3200

and you know put the rest of the money

towards a good lens like a 35mm 1.8 or

something like that um if anyone has any

questions definitely feel free to write

me in the comments below and of course

don't forget to subscribe until next

time this is Jeremy Smith fotog J the

great signing off