Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3500

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SL2 versus Nikon D3500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SL2 (24MP) and the D3500 (24MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SL2 was manufactured 14 months before the D3500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SL2 scores versus the D3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Nikon D3500. The entire galleries are available at Canon SL2 Gallery and Nikon D3500 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SL2 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3500 has proportions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL2 compared to the D3500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and D3500 is 71 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and D3500.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of files however you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older SL2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.