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Canon 400D vs Nikon D3500

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Nikon D3500 front
Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3500 Key Specs

Canon 400D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
  • Revealed October 2006
  • Alternative Name is EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Earlier Model is Canon 350D
  • Later Model is Canon 450D
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
  • Replaced the Nikon D3400
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Canon 400D vs Nikon D3500 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon 400D vs Nikon D3500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and D3500 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 400D was released 13 years earlier than the D3500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the 400D scores against the D3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Nikon D3500

 400D D3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Canon 400D

 D3500 400D 
RevealedAugust 2018October 2006Newer by 144 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 400D and Nikon D3500

 400D D3500 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 400D offers physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Nikon D3500 has sizing of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

Examine the Canon 400D vs Nikon D3500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 400D versus the D3500.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 400D and D3500 is 69 and 72 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 400D and D3500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D3500 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 400D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3500 sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Nikon D3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 400D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D3500 as a Portrait photography camera
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 400D Street photography information
Nikon D3500 Street photography information
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (365 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 400D
Sports photography with Nikon D3500
40
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
70
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (1,550 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 400D Travel photography info
Nikon D3500 Travel photography info
47
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
great battery pack (1,550 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (365 grams)
has bluetooth
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 400D
Landscape photography with Nikon D3500
48
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (1,550 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 400D Vlogging information
Nikon D3500 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
31
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (365 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Canon 400D vs Nikon D3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Nikon D3500
 Canon EOS 400DNikon D3500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 400D Nikon D3500
Also Known as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2006-10-14 2018-08-29
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3888 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.56x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max 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 white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 556 gr (1.23 lb) 365 gr (0.80 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 664 not tested
Other
Battery life - 1550 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $600 $397