Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6) vs Nikon D3200 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Beginner DSLR cameras.

EOS 1300D vs D3200 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS 1300D / Rebel T6 vs Nikon D3200 Specs

EOS 1300D

  • Introduced in June 2016
  • Beginner DSLR
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 18 megapixel
  • 3 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Optical (Penta mirror)
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Lens mount EF, EF-S
  • WiFi built-in
  • 129.0 x 101.3 x 77.6mm³ (5.1″ x 4.0″ x 3.1″)
  • 485g (15.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS 1300D

D3200

  • Introduced in October 2012
  • Beginner DSLR
  • Sensor: APS-C (DX)
  • 24 megapixel
  • 4 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Optical (Penta mirror)
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Lens mount F
  • No WiFi
  • 125.0 x 96 x 76.5mm³ (4.9″ x 3.8″ x 3.0″)
  • 505g (16.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for D3200

EOS 1300D vs D3200 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: EOS 1300D an D3200 sensor comparison

EOS 1300D vs D3200: Viewfinder

EOS 1300D has an optical viewfinder with penta mirror. It has magnification of 0.50x and covers 95% of view field.

The D3200 features an optical viewfinder with a penta mirror that also covers 95% of the field of view, its magnification is c. 0.53x.

Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x.

EOS 1300D (0.50x)

D3200 (0.53x)

Better choice: Nikon D3200

Canon EOS 1300D VS Nikon D3200 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS 1300D / Rebel T6 a better choice

EOS 1300D

D3200

Larger lens selection (3)

220 200
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS 1300D are the larger selection of lenses and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The EOS 1300D scores 5 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon D3200

EOS 1300D

D3200

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

18.00 24.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

3 4
Auto Focus points (4)

9 11
External microphone (2)

Longer battery life (3, photos)

500 700

Conclusion: Advantages of the D3200 are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Nikon are the connector for an external microphone and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 18 points for the D3200.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS 1300D

D3200

Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Sensitivity

100 – 6400 ISO 100 – 6400 ISO
Built-in flash

Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Similar weight

485g 505g
Similar size

1014cm³ 918cm³
Canon EOS 1300D VS Nikon D3200 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS 1300D and D3200

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS 1300D / Rebel T6

Nikon D3200

5
18

We recommend Nikon D3200 as better choice.