Sony a7R IV vs Nikon D3200

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a7R IV and Nikon D3200. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Sony a7R IV is manufacturered by Sony but Nikon D3200 is from Nikon. Both Sony and Nikon are well known brands though.

Sony a7R IV were released 2019 and Nikon D3200 was released 2012. That is a 7 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Sony a7R IV 2019
Nikon D3200 2012

Type of camera

Sony a7R IV 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. Sony a7R IV has a "Sony Full Frame"-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 **
Sony a7R IV 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier
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 (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Sony a7R IV has a 61 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
Sony a7R IV 61 MP
60217344 pixels
9504 x 6336
Nikon D3200 24,2 MP
24064000 pixels
6016 x 4000

Sony a7R IV has a 150 % larger resolution than Nikon D3200. 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

Sony a7R IV has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D3200. Sony a7R IV has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Nikon D3200 has 100 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Sony a7R IV 100-32000
Nikon D3200 100-6400

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Sony a7R IV 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 Sony a7R IV
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. Sony a7R IV can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3200 can shoot up to 4 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Sony a7R IV 10
Nikon D3200 4

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Sony a7R IV 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.

Sony a7R IV weighs 665 gr (equal to 1.47 lb) which is 32% heavier than Nikon D3200 and its 505 gr (or 1.11 lb).

Camera Weight
Sony a7R IV 665 gr
1.47 lb
Nikon D3200 505 gr
1.11 lb

Sony a7R IV vs Nikon D3200 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a7R IV 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
Sony a7R IV
Nikon D3200
Name Sony a7R IV Nikon D3200
Manufacturer Sony Nikon
Release Date and Price
Sony a7R IV
Nikon D3200
Release Year 2019 2012
Release Date 2019-07-16 2012-04-19
MSRP 3499 USD 699 USD
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Camera Type
Sony a7R IV
Nikon D3200
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Sony a7R IV
Nikon D3200
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 9504 x 6336 pixels 6016 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 61 MP 24,2 MP
Image Processor Bionz X EXPEED 3
Image
Sony a7R IV
Nikon D3200
ISO Range 100 - 32000 100 - 6400
White Balance Presets 9 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5.5 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Sony a7R IV
Nikon D3200
Autofocus Motor Yes No
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
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 567 11
Lens Mount Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 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
Sony a7R IV
Nikon D3200
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1440000 921000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD with 160° viewing angle
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.78x 0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 5760000 N/A
Photography features
Sony a7R IV
Nikon D3200
Frames per second 10 fps 4 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No 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
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Sony a7R IV
Nikon D3200
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
XAVC-S
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
Sony a7R IV
Nikon D3200
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Sony a7R IV
Nikon D3200
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1 + NFC)
Yes
Optional with WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone) Optional
GPS No Yes
Optional with GP-1
Body & Dimensions
Sony a7R IV
Nikon D3200
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery & charger
Lithium-Ion EN-EL14 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 670 shots 540 shots
Width 129 mm 125 mm
Height 96 mm 96 mm
Depth 78 mm 77 mm
Weight 665 gram 505 gram