Hi all sifu here, I'm getting my first first first DSLR in my life tomorrow. Now I'm confused with these 2 cameras, d5200 or d3200? As I see there are almost no differences except for the tilt screen and also the 39 AF-points.
Is the 39 AF-points important? vs 11 AF-points in d3200. One more question, I heard people talking about AP set, AP vs original, what's the difference?

i guess u r beginner??? AF points not so important for u as u just start to learn....go for d3200..save some money can buy lens....AP i think the warranty only covered by the shop..not Nikon....while original warranty by Nikon..

Yep, Im just a beginner.

Mainly for what purpose?

then start with d3200...basic good dslr...save money can buy additional accessories..

Just for my hobby, not digital camera that I have now, settings are locked, high noise level. I wanted to get it few years ago until today, I got the ability to get myself one.

hobby also got a lot. What do you shoot mostly? Street photography? Cars? Landscape? Sports? Potraits? Flowers? Bugs?

Mixed, no fixed mode.

more AF points will be useful when the subject you are shooting involves movement form one point to another withing the frame like car races, flying birds or running animals. More focus point will ensure a higher chances of each burst shot will result in clear shots of the subject especially when you are photographing high speed moving subjects such as car races. If most of your photography subjects are still (not moving), then the 11 AF point in the D3200 works just fine.

One of my own gripe with my D3200 is the lack of tilt screen. Tilt screen would be useful when you wish to take photos from a low angle or if the subject angle is beyond conventional standing up or kneeling angle. Usually I'll just find a clean longkang or do planking if I want to take photos from a low angle.

BTW, if you're getting the D3200, I highly recommend you to get the set with 18-105. That lens will last you far longer and it will be more than enough for you to learn and meet all basic photography skills and needs. Furthermore the lens looks big on D3200, so it looks more macho, can turn more heads when you are shooting car show babes.

This post has been edited by V12Kompressor: Apr 17 2015, 10:29 PM

i saw this
is it worth to buy?
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3555866

DAT LENSE...is it heavy?

This post has been edited by MR_alien: Apr 19 2015, 10:32 PM

No, that lens is not heavy at all. As for the price, try to nego a bit down.

this lens is better or the 18-55MM VR lens?
lots of review said thats more sharper than this lens and more than half the price

the weight for body is 400+g thn the lens 420g...wah

This post has been edited by MR_alien: Apr 20 2015, 10:20 PM

both are more or less the same quality, picture wise. Some may argue the 18-55 has a warmer tone or as you said, sharper image but I'd take a longer zoom range in exchange for the slight deficit of sharpness (if it is even noticeable to begin with).

If you want something lighter than 800g+-, then you can go with mirrorless like alpha a5100 or a6000.

my 1st choice is still mirrorless
nex-6 or nex-5T
but its so hard to find 1...not many ppl letting it go
sold my previous mirrorless and missed it