The Nikon D3500 is an entry-level 24.2-megapixel DX format DSLR Nikon F-mount camera announced by Nikon on August 30, 2018.[1] The D3500 is available with two kits: with an 18-55mm lens for $499.95[2] and a two lens kit (18-55mm and 70-300mm lenses) for $849.95.[3] It succeeds the Nikon D3400. In 2019, the D3500 won the TIPA Best DSLR Camera award.[4]

Features

The D3500 has the following features:

  • 24.2-megapixel CMOS image sensor.
  • Active D-Lighting.
  • Full HD and HD video recording (up to 60 frames/s).
  • Up to 5 frames per second continuous shooting.
  • ISO sensitivity 100 to 25,600.
  • 11-point 3D Tracking Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module.
  • 3D Color Matrix Metering II (only compatible with type-G and E lenses).
  • Bluetooth connectivity, but Wi-Fi not equipped.
  • Compatible with Nikon's SnapBridge app.

Predecessor comparison

The Nikon D3500 is the successor to the Nikon D3400 that was introduced on August 17, 2016 with the following improvements.

  • 45 g lighter body (415 g VS 460 g).
  • Longer battery life (1500 Shots VS 1200 Shots).
  • Improved deeper grip.
  • New button layout.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ "The New Nikon D3500: Capture and Share Your Treasured Moments With the Lightest, Friendliest Nikon DSLR yet". www.nikonusa.com. Retrieved 2018-09-09.
  2. ^ "Nikon D3500 DSLR | Interchangeable Lens Camera". www.nikonusa.com. Retrieved 2018-09-09.
  3. ^ "Nikon D3500 DSLR | Interchangeable Lens Camera". www.nikonusa.com. Retrieved 2018-09-09.
  4. ^ "TIPA WORLD AWARDS 2019 BEST DSLR CAMERA Nikon D3500". Technical Image Press Association. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  5. ^ "Nikon D3500 Bundle". nikonbundle.com. Sep 2019.
  6. ^ "Nikon D3500 VS D3400". Imaging Resource. May 2017.

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Nikon DSLR timeline (comparison)
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D600 D610
APS-C High-end D100-E D200-E D300 D300S D500 AT
Enthusiast D70-E D70s-E D80-E D90-E D7000-P D7100 D7200 D7500 AT S
Upper-entry D50-M-E D40X -M-E D60-M -E D5000 A -M-P D5100A -M-P D5200 A -M D5300 A -M D5500 AT -M D5600 AT -M
Entry-level D40-M-E D3000 -M-E D3100-M-P D3200-M-P D3300-M-P D3400-M-P D3500-M-P
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