Nikon D3200 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens (Black)

The Nikon D3200 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens (Black) is a beginner-friendly DSLR kit featuring a high-resolution 24.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor, full HD video recording capability, and a lightweight camera body, making it a very capable option for photographers new to interchangeable-lens photography.

At the core of the D3200 is a 24.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor paired with Nikon’s EXPEED 3 image processing engine, the same engine used in Nikon’s flagship D4 at the time, delivering high-resolution imaging, notable low-light sensitivity extending to an expandable ISO 12800, and fast, multi-functional overall performance. Autofocus uses an 11-point system with 3D tracking, powered by a 420-pixel RGB metering sensor that drives Nikon’s Scene Recognition System for consistently well-optimized exposure, white balance, and focus. Continuous shooting reaches approximately 4fps.

An intuitive Guide Mode offers plain-language explanations of camera settings directly through the menu system, along with 6 automatic exposure scene modes (Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up, and Night Portrait) and Picture Control presets (Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, and Landscape) for straightforward creative control. Video capability includes Full HD 1080p recording with stereo sound and full-time autofocus, along with manual exposure control during movie capture.

Handling centers on a 3.0-inch, 921,000-dot fixed LCD monitor supporting One-Touch Live View shooting and movie capture, along with a built-in pop-up flash and a built-in HDMI port for connecting to an external display. The camera weighs the same as its predecessor, the D3100, making it one of the lightest Nikon DSLRs produced at the time of release.

The bundled AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens is a compact 3.1x zoom delivering an approximately 27-83mm 35mm-equivalent focal range on the D3200’s APS-C sensor, well suited to general-purpose, travel, and everyday photography. Built-in Vibration Reduction (VR) helps minimize blur from camera shake, and the lens’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM) autofocus delivers quiet, accurate focusing performance, giving new photographers a complete, ready-to-shoot kit.

Build quality uses a compact, lightweight body, powered by a Nikon EN-EL14 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and stores images on SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards. The D3200 uses Nikon’s F-mount lens system, giving it access to Nikon’s extensive lineup of compatible NIKKOR lenses as photographers look to expand their kit; autofocus requires AF-S or compatible AF-P lenses, since the D3200 lacks a built-in autofocus motor, meaning older AF-D lenses will focus manually only.

Key Features
– 24.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor with EXPEED 3 image processor
– ISO range expandable to 12800
– 11-point autofocus system with 3D tracking
– 420-pixel RGB metering sensor (Scene Recognition System)
– Approximately 4fps continuous shooting
– Guide Mode for beginner-friendly operation
– 6 automatic exposure scene modes
– 6 Picture Control presets
– Full HD 1080p video with stereo sound and full-time autofocus
– 3.0″ 921,000-dot fixed TFT LCD with Live View
– Built-in pop-up flash
– Built-in HDMI port
– Includes AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens (approximately 27-83mm equivalent)
– Kit lens features Vibration Reduction (VR) and Silent Wave Motor (SWM) autofocus
– EN-EL14 rechargeable battery
– SD/SDHC/SDXC card storage
– Nikon F-mount lens compatibility (requires AF-S/AF-P lens for autofocus; no in-body AF motor)
– Lightweight, compact body