Canon EOS R10 vs Nikon D3200

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS R10 and Nikon D3200. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS R10 is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D3200 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Canon EOS R10 were released 2022 and Nikon D3200 was released 2012. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS R10 2022
Nikon D3200 2012

Type of camera

Canon EOS R10 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D3200 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS R10 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 R10 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 R10 has a 24 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 R10 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Nikon D3200 24,2 MP
24064000 pixels
6016 x 4000

Nikon D3200 has a 0 % larger resolution than Canon EOS R10. 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

Canon EOS R10 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D3200. Canon EOS R10 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Nikon D3200 has 100 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS R10 100-32000
Nikon D3200 100-6400

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Canon EOS R10 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.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R10 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R10
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 R10 can shoot up to 15 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3200 can shoot up to 4 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS R10 15
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 R10 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 19% heavier than Canon EOS R10 and its 426 gr (or 0.94 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS R10 426 gr
0.94 lb
Nikon D3200 505 gr
1.11 lb

Canon EOS R10 vs Nikon D3200 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS R10 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 R10
Nikon D3200
Name Canon EOS R10 Nikon D3200
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS R10
Nikon D3200
Release Year 2022 2012
Release Date 2022-05-24 2012-04-19
MSRP 979 USD 699 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS R10
Nikon D3200
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS R10
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 6000 x 4000 pixels 6016 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 24,2 MP
Image Processor DIGIC X EXPEED 3
Image
Canon EOS R10
Nikon D3200
ISO Range 100 - 32000 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 R10
Nikon D3200
Autofocus Motor Yes No
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 651 11
Lens Mount Canon RF

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 R10
Nikon D3200
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fixed
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots N/A 921000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT color LCD TFT LCD with 160° viewing angle
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.95× 0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS R10
Nikon D3200
Frames per second 15 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 N/A 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS R10
Nikon D3200
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Canon EOS R10
Nikon D3200
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS R10
Nikon D3200
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in
Yes
Optional with WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
Remote Control Yes (Wired or wireless) Optional
GPS No Yes
Optional with GP-1
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS R10
Nikon D3200
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details LP-E17
Lithium-Ion EN-EL14 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 450 shots 540 shots
Width 123 mm 125 mm
Height 88 mm 96 mm
Depth 83 mm 77 mm
Weight 426 gram 505 gram