When comparing Nikon D3200 vs Sony A58, the Slant community recommends Nikon D3200 for most people. In the question“What are the best DSLR cameras for beginners?” Nikon D3200 is ranked 4th while Sony A58 is ranked 13th. The most important reason people chose Nikon D3200 is:
The camera performs above it's price range, especially with a good lens in low ISO situations.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Great image quality
The camera performs above it's price range, especially with a good lens in low ISO situations.
Pro Long battery life.
The default batteries have a decent battery life, moreover, the batteries are cheap so you can have plenty of backup batteries in your set.
Pro Budget "Pro" for beginner "Pro"
The D3200 is great value for the money. The fact that it is old does not clear out its presence from the market. It is pocket-friendly with many pro features to get a beginner started.
Pro Can automatically improve compositions
The camera includes a feature called Auto Object Framing that crops portraits and objects for better compositions.
Cons
Con Full potential of the camera is not realized with the kit lens
The sensor can capture more detail than the lens is letting through.
Con Plastic lens mount
Instead of metal lens mount, the camera has a plastic lens mount that feels somewhat flimsier than a metal mount.