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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3500

Portability
71
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Nikon D3500 front
Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3500 Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2017
  • Also Known as EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Superseded the Canon 100D
  • Renewed by Canon SL3
Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3400
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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Nikon D3500

 SL2 D3500 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Canon SL2

 D3500 SL2 
IntroducedAugust 2018June 2017More recent by 14 months

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Nikon D3500

 SL2 D3500 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3500 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Canon SL2 versus Nikon D3500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3500 size comparison

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

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3500 sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL2 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D3500 Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
81
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SL2
Street photography with Nikon D3500
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (365g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3500 as a Sports photography camera
69
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (650 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
70
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (1,550 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SL2
Travel photography with Nikon D3500
81
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
71
good battery (1,550 CIPA)
lighter than others (365 grams)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SL2
Landscape photography with Nikon D3500
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (1,550 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 Vlogging highlights
Nikon D3500 Vlogging highlights
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
lack of image stabilization
31
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (365g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic port
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Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Nikon D3500
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Nikon D3500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Nikon D3500
Also called as EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2017-06-29 2018-08-29
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 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 24MP 24MP
Anti alias 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 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.56x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.80 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - 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
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 gr (1.00 lb) 365 gr (0.80 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1041 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 images 1550 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $699 $397