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Canon 750D vs Nikon D3500

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS 750d front
 
Nikon D3500 front
Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69

Canon 750D vs Nikon D3500 Key Specs

Canon 750D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Replaced the 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
  • Older Model is Nikon D3400
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Canon 750D vs Nikon D3500 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon 750D and Nikon D3500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 750D (24MP) and the D3500 (24MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 750D was unveiled 4 years before the D3500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 750D grades vs the D3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Nikon D3500

 750D D3500 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Canon 750D

 D3500 750D 
LaunchedAugust 2018February 2015Fresher by 43 months

Common features in the Canon 750D and Nikon D3500

 750D D3500 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Canon 750D vs Nikon D3500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 750D has got exterior dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3500 has measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

Look at the Canon 750D and Nikon D3500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 750D against the D3500.

Canon 750D vs Nikon D3500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 750D and D3500 is 66 and 72 respectively.

Canon 750D vs Nikon D3500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 750D vs Nikon D3500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 750D and D3500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older 750D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 750D vs Nikon D3500 sensor size comparison

Canon 750D vs Nikon D3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 750D vs Nikon D3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 750D Portrait photography information
Nikon D3500 Portrait photography information
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
81
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 750D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3500 as a Street photography camera
70
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
no image stabilization
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (365 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 750D Sports photography factors
Nikon D3500 Sports photography factors
61
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
70
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (1,550 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 750D Travel photography advice
Nikon D3500 Travel photography advice
66
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (440 CIPA)
71
great battery (1,550 CIPA)
lighter than competition (365 grams)
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 750D
Landscape photography with Nikon D3500
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (1,550 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 750D Vlogging information
Nikon D3500 Vlogging information
72
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
no image stabilization
31
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (365 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon 750D vs Nikon D3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 750D and Nikon D3500
 Canon EOS 750dNikon D3500
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 750d Nikon D3500
Also called EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-02-06 2018-08-29
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 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 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 19 11
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.56x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 gr (1.22 lb) 365 gr (0.80 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 919 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots 1550 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $749 $397