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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3500

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Nikon D3500 front
Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3500 Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Announced April 2011
  • Also Known as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Superseded the Canon 1000D
  • Newer Model is Canon 1200D
Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3400
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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3500 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Canon 1100D versus Nikon D3500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and D3500 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 1100D was brought out 8 years before the D3500 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1100D matches up vs the D3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Nikon D3500

 1100D D3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Canon 1100D

 D3500 1100D 
RevealedAugust 2018April 2011More recent by 89 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Nikon D3500

 1100D D3500 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 1100D features outer dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3500 has specifications of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1100D versus Nikon D3500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 1100D against the D3500.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1100D and D3500 is 67 and 72 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1100D and D3500.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon D3500 to give you more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older 1100D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3500 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1100D Portrait photography info
Nikon D3500 Portrait photography info
63
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1100D Street photography details
Nikon D3500 Street photography details
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (365 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1100D
Sports photography with Nikon D3500
51
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (700 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
70
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (1,550 shots)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1100D Travel photography factors
Nikon D3500 Travel photography factors
53
great battery life (700 shots)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery (1,550 shots)
lighter than average (365g)
has bluetooth
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1100D Landscape photography info
Nikon D3500 Landscape photography info
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (700 shots)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (1,550 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D Vlogging features
Nikon D3500 Vlogging features
22
comes with face detect autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
31
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (365 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Nikon D3500
 Canon EOS 1100DNikon D3500
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 1100D Nikon D3500
Also Known as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-04-13 2018-08-29
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4272 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.56x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.20 m 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495g (1.09 pounds) 365g (0.80 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 755 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 pictures 1550 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E10 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $450 $397