Canon T6 vs Nikon D3500

Let's look more closely at the Canon T6 versus Nikon D3500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and D3500 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The T6 was revealed 3 years before the D3500 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the T6 matches up vs the D3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS T6 and Nikon D3500. The full galleries are available at Canon T6 Gallery and Nikon D3500 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon T6 comes with external measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Nikon D3500 has proportions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the T6 and the D3500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T6 and D3500 is 68 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the T6 and D3500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon D3500 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged T6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.