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Add to SafariWhen comparing Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-S1, 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 Pentax K-S1 is ranked 10th. 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.
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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 Offers choice of body colors
The camera is available in 12 different body colors.
Pro In-body stabilization saves money on lenses
Since stabilization can be applied to any lense, you can save money by not having to spend it on stabilized lenses which are generally more expensive than non-stabilized lenses.
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 Poor grip
Unlike most camera bodies that use a rubberized grip, K-S1 has a plastic grip that is both smaller and slipperier making the camera more difficult to hold.
