Canon 1100D vs Nikon D3500

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).

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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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 1100D & Nikon D3500. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1100D Gallery & Nikon D3500 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.