Canon EOS Kiss X70 vs Nikon D3200

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss X70 and Nikon D3200. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS Kiss X70 is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D3200 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Canon EOS Kiss X70 were released 2014 and Nikon D3200 was released 2012. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS Kiss X70 2014
Nikon D3200 2012

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Kiss X70 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D3200 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS Kiss X70 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Nikon D3200 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Canon EOS Kiss X70 has a 18 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D3200 has 24,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS Kiss X70 18 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456
Nikon D3200 24,2 MP
24064000 pixels
6016 x 4000

Nikon D3200 has a 34 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss X70. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS Kiss X70 100-6400
Nikon D3200 100-6400

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Canon EOS Kiss X70 has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D3200 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D3200 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss X70
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3200

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Kiss X70 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3200 can shoot up to 4 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Kiss X70 3
Nikon D3200 4

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS Kiss X70 and Nikon D3200 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D3200 weighs 505 gr (equal to 1.11 lb) which is 5% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss X70 and its 480 gr (or 1.06 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS Kiss X70 480 gr
1.06 lb
Nikon D3200 505 gr
1.11 lb

Canon EOS Kiss X70 vs Nikon D3200 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Kiss X70 and Nikon D3200, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Canon EOS Kiss X70
Nikon D3200
Name Canon EOS Kiss X70 Nikon D3200
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS Kiss X70
Nikon D3200
Release Year 2014 2012
Release Date 2014-02-12 2012-04-19
MSRP 549 USD 699 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS Kiss X70
Nikon D3200
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS Kiss X70
Nikon D3200
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 5184 x 3456 pixels 6016 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 18 MP 24,2 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 4 EXPEED 3
Image
Canon EOS Kiss X70
Nikon D3200
ISO Range 100 - 6400 100 - 6400
White Balance Presets 6 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS Kiss X70
Nikon D3200
Autofocus Motor Yes No
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 9 11
Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS Kiss X70
Nikon D3200
Articulated LCD Fixed Fixed
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 460000 921000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor TFT LCD with 160° viewing angle
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) 0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS Kiss X70
Nikon D3200
Frames per second 3 fps 4 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 9 meters 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS Kiss X70
Nikon D3200
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Canon EOS Kiss X70
Nikon D3200
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS Kiss X70
Nikon D3200
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No Yes
Optional with WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
Remote Control Yes (E3 connector) Optional
GPS No Yes
Optional with GP-1
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS Kiss X70
Nikon D3200
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
Lithium-Ion EN-EL14 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 500 shots 540 shots
Width 130 mm 125 mm
Height 100 mm 96 mm
Depth 78 mm 77 mm
Weight 480 gram 505 gram