Nikon D3500 D3500 N/A 2018
The 24.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor paired with the EXPEED 4 processor produces crisp, detailed stills, and the 5 fps burst rate handles moderate action. This certified refurbished model includes a 90-day warranty and the 18-55mm VR lens, making it an affordable, vibration-reduced kit for learners. It’s best for beginners focused on still photography like product shots, where its optical viewfinder and image quality outweigh its limited video capabilities.
Type DSLR
Sensor 24.2MP aps-c
Burst 5 fps
Video 1080p
Weight 732 g
26 Overall Score
Price R$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average display (25th percentile)
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average burst (28th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 4 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 5 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | No |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon D3500 D3500 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a7 a7 V | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | DSLR | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 5 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 732 | 609 | 610 | 579 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D3500 D3500 | 32.7 | 35.6 | 52.5 | 28.4 | 46.5 | 86.3 | 44.9 | 25.3 | 34.9 | 25.4 | 32.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.3 | 87.4 | 94.6 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.2 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 93.2 | 92.1 | 99.6 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.3 | 88.3 | 94.7 | 90.4 | 89.3 | 59.5 | 96.5 | 99.4 | 93.2 | 96.8 | 96.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87.5 | 95.4 | 89.4 | 84.7 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 96.8 | 83 | 93.2 | 92.1 | 93.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 83.7 | 87.4 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.2 | 55.8 | 89.1 | 83 | 93.2 | 77.8 | 96.2 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.3 | 89.8 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.3 | 40.6 | 94.2 | 83 | 93.2 | 76.3 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
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