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Nikon CoolPix 3200 Digital Camera

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Performance
Overall rating82
Image quality: To gauge picture quality, we take a series of shots, with and without flash, at 640 by 480 resolution and at the camera's highest resolution. We photograph a complex still life and a mannequin to see how well each camera captures details and subtle colorings such as skin tones. A panel of judges reviews the on-screen and printed photos and assigns image-quality scores; we then average those scores.Very good
Ease of useGood
FeaturesGood
Maximum effective pixels/resolution3.2 megapixels/2048 by 1536
Bundled media14.5MB internal memory plus SD Card slot
Focal range (35mm equivalent)38mm to 115mm
Aperture range (wide/telephoto)f2.8/f4.9
Shutter speed range (seconds)4 seconds to 1/3000 second
ViewfindersOptical viewfinder, 1.6-inch LCD
Video/audio recording640 by 480 video with audio; clip length limited by size of media
Semiautomatic/manual modesFifteen scene modes; manual focus
Continuous shooting speedN/A
Optional lensesNone
SoftwareNikon View
Other featuresAudio notes, Best Shot mode, panorama assist
Battery scoreGood
Battery life220 shots, 121 minutes
Battery typeTwo AA
Dimensions (width by depth by height), weight3.5 by 1.5 by 2.6 inches, 6.7 ounces
Support policy scoreVery good
Support policiesOne-year parts and labor warranty; 24-hour daily toll-free support
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User Reviews for Nikon CoolPix 3200 Digital Camera

  • Reviewed by: Rich1313

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Compact size is convenient

    Weaknesses: Poor picture quality

    Overall Evaluation: I have owned this camera for one year and the performance has been awful. I get better pictures with a $10 35mm camera I bought to keep on my boat in case it got wet. I first experienced problems when I tried to download pictures onto my computer. The camera would not download. I called Nikon and they told me to buy a card reader. Not much help there. I bought the card reader and was able to download. Unfortunatly the pictures were grainy and dull. I recently used the camera to take pictures on a vacation and the results were terrible. Don't buy this camera. I will never buy another Nikon product after this rip off.

  • Reviewed by: mk770

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Small & Cute

    Weaknesses: Very little battery life, Breaks down all the time, Zero customer service

    Overall Evaluation: Nice cute camera, but everone I know thats had one, only had problems. There is terrible customer service, which makes their gurantee worth almost nothing.

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