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Canon 100D vs Nikon D3500

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Nikon D3500 front
Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3500 Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel SL1
  • Successor is Canon SL2
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
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Old Model is Nikon D3400
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Canon 100D vs Nikon D3500 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon 100D and Nikon D3500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and D3500 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 100D was launched 6 years before the D3500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 100D scores vs the D3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Nikon D3500

 100D D3500 
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Canon 100D

 D3500 100D 
RevealedAugust 2018July 2013More modern by 62 months

Common features in the Canon 100D and Nikon D3500

 100D D3500 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3500 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 100D has outside measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Nikon D3500 has dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the 100D against the D3500.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 100D and D3500 is 73 and 72 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 100D and D3500.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D3500 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 100D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3500 sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Nikon D3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 100D
Portrait photography with Nikon D3500
76
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
81
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 100D
Street photography with Nikon D3500
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (407 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (365 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 100D
Sports photography with Nikon D3500
58
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (380 CIPA)
70
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (1,550 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 100D Travel photography features
Nikon D3500 Travel photography features
64
lighter than competition (407g)
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (380 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
71
good battery power (1,550 shots)
lighter than others (365 grams)
supports bluetooth
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 100D
Landscape photography with Nikon D3500
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (380 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (1,550 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 100D Vlogging features
Nikon D3500 Vlogging features
34
touch screen
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
lighter than competition (407g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
31
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (365 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Canon 100D vs Nikon D3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Nikon D3500
 Canon EOS 100DNikon D3500
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 100D Nikon D3500
Also referred to as EOS Rebel SL1 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-07-26 2018-08-29
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.56x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.40 m 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 gr (0.90 lbs) 365 gr (0.80 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 843 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 1550 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $499 $397