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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3500

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Nikon D3500 front
Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3500 Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Released July 2008
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • Replacement is Canon 1100D
Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Old Model is Nikon D3400
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3500 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and D3500 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1000D was revealed 11 years before the D3500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 1000D grades against the D3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Nikon D3500

 1000D D3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Canon 1000D

 D3500 1000D 
AnnouncedAugust 2018July 2008More modern by 123 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Nikon D3500

 1000D D3500 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 1000D enjoys exterior measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Nikon D3500 has proportions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1000D and the D3500.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and D3500 is 70 and 72 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1000D and D3500.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon D3500 to resolve more detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1000D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3500 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D3500 Portrait photography factors
59
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D Street photography features
Nikon D3500 Street photography features
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (365g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3500 as a Sports photography camera
41
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
low battery (500 per charge)
70
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (1,550 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D Travel photography features
Nikon D3500 Travel photography features
45
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (500 CIPA)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
good battery life (1,550 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (365 grams)
supports bluetooth
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D Landscape photography info
Nikon D3500 Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
low battery (500 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (1,550 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D Vlogging highlights
Nikon D3500 Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
31
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (365g)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon D3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Nikon D3500
 Canon EOS 1000DNikon D3500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 1000D Nikon D3500
Other name EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2008-07-22 2018-08-29
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3888 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.56x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 502 gr (1.11 lbs) 365 gr (0.80 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 1550 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $160 $397