Nikon D3200 officially announced: 24.2-megapixels, 3-inch screen, 1080p video at 30fps, all for $699

Today, Nikon officially announced their latest entry-level DSLR camera in the form of the Nikon D3200, which as the name suggests is the clear successor to 2010′s very popular Nikon D3100. What makes this camera worth upgrading to? Well, if you just broke the bank on a new D3100, you may or may not be in the mood for a new camera-related purchase. In any case, the Nikon D3200 does introduce several improvements over its predecessor, namely a 24.2-megapixel sensor that can shoot 4 continuous frames per second and record 1080p video at 30fps or 720p video at 60fps. The D3200 also boasts a native ISO range of up to 6400 and features a 921k dot 3-inch LCD screen. Connectivity options include USB and HDMI (type-C), and the standard battery is rated to last for 540 shots (if half of those are taken with flash). Those who consider themselves to be early adopters are no doubt thrilled about what’s been written here so far. And that’s not the end of it. Here’s something that’s going to set the Nikon D3200 apart from the competition: Android-device integration.