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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D50

4.88 in
3.82 in
Nikon D3500 Digital Camera
Nikon D3500
5.24 in
4.02 in
Nikon D50 Digital Camera
Nikon D50
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
20
4.2 out of 5
13 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
61 %
3 stars
0 %
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27
4.1 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
57 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
14 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
112
3.5 out of 5
112 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
14 %
1 stars
8 %
42
4.0 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Sensor

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D50Nikon D50
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Image sensor formatDXDX

Image

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D50Nikon D50
ISO
  • 100
  • 25600
  • 200
  • 1600
ISO minimum100200
ISO maximum256001600
Maximum image resolution6000 x 4000 px3008 x 2000 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Direct sunlight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Auto
  • Manual
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
  • JPG
  • NEF
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Vivid

Optics and focus

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D50Nikon D50
Lens mountNikon FNikon F
Focus adjustmentAutoAuto/Manual
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Phase Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Selective single-point
  • Single
  • Continuous

Screen and viewfinder

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D50Nikon D50
Screen size3.0 in2.0 in
Screen technologyLCD TFTLCD
Touch screennono
Live viewyesno
ViewfinderPentamirrorOptical
Viewfinder magnification0.85 x0.75 x
Diopter adjustment (D-D)-1.7 - 0.51.6 - 0.5
Eye relief0.71 in0.31 in

Photography features

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D50Nikon D50
Continuous shootingyesyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 20
Histogramyesyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoeHot shoe
Scene modes
  • Landscape
  • Portrait
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Landscape

Videography features

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D50Nikon D50
Video recordingyesno
HD typeFull HDNot supported

Design

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D50Nikon D50
Body typeSLRSLR
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Silver
Anti-dust systemyesno

Dimensions

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D50Nikon D50
Weight12.87 oz19.05 oz
Width4.88 in5.24 in
Height3.82 in4.02 in
Depth2.76 in2.99 in

Storage

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D50Nikon D50
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
SD
Memory slots11

Power

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D50Nikon D50
Power source type
  • AC
  • Battery
Battery
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
AC adapter includedYyes

Connectivity

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D50Nikon D50
HDMIyesno
USB version2.02.0
PictBridgeyesyes
NFCnono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Other features

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Nikon D50Nikon D50
GPSnono
Tripod mounting supportedyesyes

Pros & Cons

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