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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5000

    4.88 in
    3.82 in
    Nikon D3500 Digital Camera
    Nikon D3500
      5.0 in
      4.09 in
      Nikon D5000 Digital Camera
      Nikon D5000
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      20
      4.2 out of 5
      13 user ratings
      5 stars
      		38 %
      4 stars
      		61 %
      3 stars
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      34
      4.0 out of 5
      20 user ratings
      5 stars
      		50 %
      4 stars
      		35 %
      3 stars
      		5 %
      2 stars
      		10 %
      1 stars
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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
      3.9 out of 5
      42 user ratings
      5 stars
      		26 %
      4 stars
      		42 %
      3 stars
      		23 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
      Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
      Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
      Image sensor formatDXDX
      ProcessorEXPEED 4Expeed

      Image

      Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
      Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
      ISO
      • 100
      • 25600
      • 200
      • 400
      • 800
      • 1600
      • 3200
      ISO minimum100200
      ISO maximum256003200
      Maximum image resolution6000 x 4000 px4288 x 2848 px
      White balance modes
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Direct sunlight
      • Flash
      • Fluorescent
      • Incandescent
      • Manual
      • Shade
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Flash
      • Fluorescent
      • Incandescent
      • Manual
      • Shade
      • Sunny
      Supported image file formats
      • JPEG
      • RAW
      • JPG
      • RAW
      Photo effects
      • Black&White
      • Neutral
      • Vivid
      • Black&White
      • Sepia

      Optics and focus

      Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
      Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
      Lens mountNikon FNikon F
      Maximum aperture5.63.5
      Focus adjustmentAutoAuto/Manual
      Autofocus
      • Continuous Auto Focus
      • Single Auto Focus
      • Face detection
      • Servo Auto Focus
      • Single Auto Focus
      Auto Focus (AF) lockyesyes
      Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyesyes
      Number of focus points1111
      Filter diameter2.17 in2.05 in

      Screen and viewfinder

      Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
      Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
      Screen size3.0 in2.7 in
      Screen technologyLCD TFTLCD
      Touch screennono
      Field of view100.0 %100.0 %
      Live viewyesyes
      ViewfinderPentamirror
      Optical
      Viewfinder magnification0.85 x0.78 x
      Eye relief0.71 in0.7 in

      Photography features

      Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
      Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
      Camera shutter typeElectronicElectronic
      Auto exposure lockyesyes
      Continuous shootingyesyes
      Self-timer delay
      • 2
      • 5
      • 10
      • 20
      • 2
      • 5
      • 10
      • 20
      Histogramyesyes
      Flash modes
      • Auto
      • Fill-in
      • Manual
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Slow Sync
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Slow Sync
      External flash connectionHot shoeHot shoe
      Scene modes
      • Landscape
      • Portrait
      • Beach
      • Candlelight
      • Children
      • Close-up
      • Dawn
      • Dusk
      • Food
      • Night landscape
      • Night portrait
      • Party
      • Pet
      • Portrait
      • Snow
      • Sports
      • Sunset
      • Landscape

      Videography features

      Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
      Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1280 x 720 px
      Video recordingyesyes
      Recording resolutions
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 640 x 424
      • 1280 x 720
      HD typeFull HDHD
      Supported video file formatsMOVAVI
      Camera playback
      • Movie
      • Single image
      • Slide show
      		Single image
      Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps24.0 fps

      Audio features

      Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
      Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Audio systemMonoMono

      Design

      Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
      Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
      Body typeSLRSLR
      Colour of productBlackBlack
      Anti-dust systemyesyes

      Dimensions

      Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
      Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
      Weight12.87 oz19.75 oz
      Width4.88 in5.0 in
      Height3.82 in4.09 in
      Depth2.76 in3.15 in

      Storage

      Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
      Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      Memory slots11
      Camera file system
      • DCF 2.0
      • Exif 2.3
      • DCF 2.0
      • DPOF 1.1
      • Exif 2.21

      Power

      Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
      Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
      Power source type
      • AC
      • Battery
      • AC
      • Battery
      • USB
      Battery life (CIPA)1550510
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion
      Number of batteries supported11
      AC adapter includedYyes

      Connectivity

      Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
      Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
      HDMIyesyes
      USB version2.02.0
      PictBridgeyesyes
      NFCnono
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono
      Bluetoothyesno

      Other features

      Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
      Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
      GPSnono
      Calendaryesyes
      Tripod mounting supportedyesyes
      Image editing modesCropTrimming

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
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