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Canon 650D vs Nikon D3500

Portability
65
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Canon EOS 650D front
 
Nikon D3500 front
Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3500 Key Specs

Canon 650D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
  • Replaced the Canon 600D
  • Later Model is Canon 700D
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
  • Launched August 2018
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3400
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Canon 650D vs Nikon D3500 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Canon 650D versus Nikon D3500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and D3500 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 650D was announced 7 years before the D3500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the 650D grades versus the D3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Nikon D3500

 650D D3500 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Canon 650D

 D3500 650D 
LaunchedAugust 2018August 2012More recent by 73 months

Common features in the Canon 650D and Nikon D3500

 650D D3500 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 650D has exterior measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3500 has measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

Compare the Canon 650D versus Nikon D3500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 650D compared to the D3500.

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 650D and D3500 is 65 and 72 respectively.

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 650D and D3500.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D3500 to render extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 650D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3500 sensor size comparison

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 650D vs Nikon D3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 650D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D3500 as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 650D
Street photography with Nikon D3500
69
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
lack of image stabilization
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (365 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 650D Sports photography highlights
Nikon D3500 Sports photography highlights
58
decent MP (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
70
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (1,550 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 650D Travel photography factors
Nikon D3500 Travel photography factors
64
offers touch focus
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
71
great battery life (1,550 shots)
lighter than competition in class (365 grams)
has bluetooth
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 650D Landscape photography details
Nikon D3500 Landscape photography details
63
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (1,550 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 650D
Vlogging with Nikon D3500
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
lack of image stabilization
31
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (365 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Canon 650D vs Nikon D3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 650D and Nikon D3500
 Canon EOS 650DNikon D3500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 650D Nikon D3500
Other name EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-08-20 2018-08-29
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 9 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.56x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
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 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 575 grams (1.27 pounds) 365 grams (0.80 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 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 21.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 722 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots 1550 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E8 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
Card slots One One
Cost at release $498 $397