Name: D3500
Brand: Nikon
SKU: 230989
Rating: 3.5 (106 reviews)

Nikon D3500 - Pros & Cons

The control layout is spacious and uncluttered
smooth
fast and quiet AF
image quality is excellent and the camera s build quality
The screen looks good and is a reasonable size at 3 inches
s a good range of options for mid-range video makers
affordable price and best-in-class battery
burst mode 5fps is very respectable
fast and accurate
Low light performance was very good for an entry-level camera
D3500 represents very good value for money
sharper and more consistent across its focal range
superb battery life
great handling and good value
D3400's control layout was quite good
compact size and weight makes it easy to use the camera
were well-saturated and accurate
camera's deep handgrip is comfortable to hold
a solid feature set for its class
very fast
and very positive
24MP sensor at its heart is very good
D3500's handling is really good
simplified controls and a built in Guide Mode
sharp
vibrant and very well exposed images
Excellent high ISO performance for APS-C
Great image quality for its class
image quality is improved
smooth and intuitive
Operating the camera feels steady and effortless
The main improvements are all very welcome
comfortable design and helpful shooting modes
Spacious button placement makes operation easy
ergonomic and lightweight body
Razor-sharp autofocus keeps subjects perfectly sharp
deep grip means this camera immediately feels comfortable in the hand
small
compact and convenient
the battery life has improved and the images it outputs are very respectable
Focus lock speeds through the viewfinder are impressively quick
video stabilization capability is good overall
the performance is also very impressive for an APS-C camera
surprisingly excellent image quality
comfortable ergonomics
and a very wallet-friendly price
feels nimble and responsive to use
easier to reach while shooting and allows for easier one-handed operation
its menu system is easy to understand
offers great image quality and feels decently comfortable to use
image quality is excellent and the camera s build quality isÃÂ
Battery life was also impressive
highly portable and easy to use
combines great value
intuitive menus and a fantastic battery
promotes beginner photographers to learn more about the craft
Sharing the shots is also very easy
The Retouch option also works quite well
image quality of the D3500 is therefore good
encourages novice photographers to learn more about the craft
sharper
clearer photos with richer details-photos
it works seamlessly with compatible smartphones
focus more smoothly and quietly for video use
Raw photos also hold up better at high ISOs
pricing
excellent battery life
image quality itself is excellent
The retouch option also works well
D3500 handles portraits and still photography very well to produce good quality images
intuitive
flexible
and highly responsive
It performs great in low-light situations
quick and responsive it is
compact
durable
and easy-to-use
The body feels solid and comfortable on your hands
sturdy and adjustable tripod and
affordable and simple-to-use digital camera
lightweight and affordable to add to your lens collection
a great lens for general photography and taking street pictures
solid construction and discrete build
the D5600 is superior

Telephoto Lens MISTAKES that Spoil Travel
D3400's mediocre video features in our review of that camera
does not have audio inputs or outputs
the display is fixed and is not a touchscreen
Below average viewfinder coverage accuracy
omnidirectional mic did pick up distracting sounds outside
no low-pass anti-aliasing filter
The sensor lacks an optical low-pass filter
D3500 is not equipped with Wi-Fi capability
transfer of original JPEG images and movies is not supported
this 17 second movie is 77Mb in size
pop-up flash button
distortion as can be seen from the flagpole at the left edge of the frame
images are limited to 2mp
The side memory card cover feels tough
no motor built-in to the camera body
lack of a mic-in socket at this price it doesn t
s no direct way to access the D3500 s ISO setting
There s no depth of field preview button either
the VR version doesn t have a switch to turn off image stabilisation
D3500 can only use AF-S or AF-P lenses
slight blurring in some test shots
Edge resolution was quite a bit below expectations
video recording is still limited to Full DH 1080p
No bracketing functions are available (not even AE bracketing
only get contrast autofocus
doesn't over-expose highlights in high contrast situations
D3500 are still hard to beat for clarity
lacking even a tilting mechanism
there's no Wi-Fi connectivity
The first is a lack of 4K video capture
lack of an articulating screen and touchscreen functionality
lag-free view offered by an optical viewfinder
the setting change does not carry over in PSAM modes
no way to adjust camera settings remotely
that settings are not consistent
pretty slow
not able to preview the shot on your phone's screen
autofocus beep is a bit loud
The rear screen is not touch-sensitive
view autofocus is a little too slow and the fixed rear screen
Nikon does not use in-body stabilization in its DSLR cameras
no longer available
autofocus will occasionally lose subjects moving around the frame
the AF point coverage is very limited
D3500 does without an optical low-pass filter
lacks the touchscreen capabilities of the D5600 s display
the Fn button has been removed
the buttons have all been moved to the right of the rear display
Live View AF is another weak point of the camera
screen resolution isn't the sharpest compared to higher end camera
Its maximum continuous shooting speed is quite slow
Nikon D3500 is fairly lacking compared to higher-end cameras
Poor autofocus performance in photography and FHD video
slightly noisy and could be sharper
a big disadvantage
Limited selection of inputs and outputs
field cannot be empty
D3500 is a little slow to respond to changes in the scene
the D7500's screw-drive focus system
Contrast-based live view focus not ideal for video
no in-body stabilization
in-camera charging is not supported
Sony cameras have essentially the same sensor
did find the redesigned button layout a little fiddly
Nikon D3500 is lacking in features found higher up in Nikon's range
features a standard size SD card slot and a battery compartment
guide mode might be frustrating and redundant
lack of a tilting LCD touchscreen
it only has a single command dial and no dedicated AF-On button
beep sound is a bit loud
damaged the lightness of the package itself is close to flimsy
manual placement can be frustrating and redundant
It does not have a quick change button on the face of the camera
lack of a tilt or touch screen may
Photographers are only as good as the cameras they use
lack of a tilting LCD touch screen
Photographers are only as good as the cameras
lack of a touch control makes navigating between the four-way buttons a bit slow
It isn t lost on modern smartphone users

Nikon D3500 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in
ISO maximum	25600 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200

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Nikon D3500 - Full Specifications

Sensor type	CMOS
Image sensor format	DX
Processor	EXPEED 4

Lens mount	Nikon F
Minimum aperture	5.6
Maximum aperture	5.6
Focus adjustment	Auto
Brightness adjustment	yes
Autofocus	Continuous Auto Focus Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lock	yes
Auto Focus (AF) points selection	Auto Manual
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam	yes
Number of focus points	11
Filter diameter	2.17 in

Shooting modes	Auto
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Auto exposure lock	yes
Continuous shooting	yes
Self-timer delay	2 5 10 20
Histogram	yes
Flash modes	Auto Fill-in Manual Redeye Reduction Slow Sync
External flash connection	Hot shoe
Scene modes	Landscape Portrait

Built-in microphone	yes
Built-in speakers	yes
Voice recording	yes
Audio system	Mono
Supported audio file formats	PCM

Weight	12.87 oz
Width	4.88 in
Height	3.82 in
Depth	2.76 in

Power source type	AC Battery
Battery life (CIPA)	1550
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported	1
AC adapter included	Y

GPS	no
Calendar	yes
Tripod mounting supported	yes
Tripod thread	1.0 in
On Screen Display (OSD) languages	ENG ESP FRE ITA POR
Image editing modes	Crop

ISO	100 25600
ISO minimum	100
ISO maximum	25600
Maximum image resolution	6000 x 4000 px
White balance modes	Auto Cloudy Direct sunlight Flash Fluorescent Incandescent Manual Shade
Supported image file formats	JPEG RAW
Photo effects	Black&White Neutral Vivid

Screen size	3.0 in
Screen technology	LCD TFT
Touch screen	no
Field of view	100.0 %
Live view	yes
Viewfinder	Pentamirror
Viewfinder magnification	0.85 x
Dioptre correction	yes
Diopter adjustment (D-D)	-1.7 - 0.5
Eye relief	0.71 in
Flip-out screen	no

Maximum resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Video recording	yes
Recording resolutions	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
HD type	Full HD
Supported video file formats	MOV
Camera playback	Movie Single image Slide show
Motion JPEG frame rate	60.0 fps

Body type	SLR
Colour of product	Black
Anti-dust system	yes

Compatible memory cards	SD SDHC SDXC
Memory slots	1
Camera file system	DCF 2.0 Exif 2.3

HDMI	yes
HDMI connector type	Mini
USB connector type	Micro-USB
USB version	2.0
PictBridge	yes
NFC	no
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	no
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.1

Nikon D3500 - Q&A (1)

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sharie
over 1 year ago
Is nikon d3500 full frame?
Productz
over 1 year ago
No. Nikon D3500 is not a Full Frame camera but APS-C 23.5 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor with x1.53 crop factor.
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Nikon D3500 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (21)

4.2

Based on 21 reviews

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RTINGS.com

Published: 18.02.2021

Nikon D3500 Review

3.6

The Nikon D3500 is a simple APS-C DSLR camera. It offers great image quality and feels decently comfortable to use. Depending on the settings you use, it should ...

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Published: 14.01.2020

Nikon D3500 review

3.8

It's inexpensive, lightweight and will keep going for days on a single battery charge. While it's not great for video and its wireless image transfer is slow, the D3500 is a simple and un-intimidating camera that's a great starting point for beginners.

Nikon D3500 Nikon D3500 Review | Photography Blog

photographyblog.com

Published: 29.10.2018

Nikon D3500 Review | Photography Blog

4.5

The Nikon D3500 is the latest entry-level DSLR camera aimed at smart-phone upgraders and beginner photographers. Improvements to the D3500 include an incredible 1,550-shot battery life, a redesigned body and control layout, and a lower price. Read our in-depth Nikon D3500 review with sample JPEG and Raw images, videos and more...

Nikon D3500 Nikon D3500 Review: Best DSLR for Beginners

Tom's Guide

Published: 29.09.2020

Nikon D3500 Review: Best DSLR for Beginners

4.0

There aren't a huge number of improvements in the Nikon D3500, but it remains our favorite DSLR for beginners.

Nikon D3500 Nikon D3500 DSLR Review: An Entry-Level Camera That's Not Just for Beginners

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Published: 01.05.2019

Nikon D3500 DSLR Review: An Entry-Level Camera That's Not Just for Beginners

The Nikon D3500 is an ideal first DSLR for photographers wanting more than their smartphone can deliver. It’s not just its affordable price—$446.95 with an 18-55mm kit lens as I write this—it has a 24.2MP imaging chip offering better performance than the tiny sensors found in phones.

Nikon D3500 Nikon D3500 DSLR Review - Steve's Digicams

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Nikon D3500 DSLR Review - Steve's Digicams

If you're looking to buy a DSLR camera for under $500 (with a lens), the Nikon D3500 boasts excellent image quality at this price point!

Gadget Review

Published: 13.07.2020

Nikon D3500 Review ~ | Gadget Review

4.6

For those seeking entry-level cameras, Nikon gives you every reason to check out their best DSLR camera (for a budget), the D3500. Nikon made all the right

Photo Review

Published: 28.10.2019

Nikon D3500

4.5

Nikon’s entry-level DSLR camera retains the 24.2-megapixel sensor and EXPEED 4 processor of its predecessor but features a redesigned, lighter body.

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Published: 11.07.2020

Nikon D3500 review

4.0

The Nikon D3500 isn't just one of the best entry-level DSLRs you can buy – it's also one of the cheapest

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Published: 07.01.2020

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Published: 30.08.2018

Nikon D3500 Review

4.5

Nikon's popular entry-level DSLR gets a refresh in the new Nikon D3500. See our Nikon D3500 preview to find out what's new.

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Nikon D3500 Review

Photography Life

Nikon D3500 Review - Photography Life

When Nikon announced the D3500, photographers complained that nothing had really changed from the D3400. (Akin to complaints when the D3400 had so many D3300 similarities.) I've now tested the D3500 extensively - and I disagree. It has its flaws, no doubt. But this camera is better than the D3400.