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Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3500

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
36
Overall
44
Nikon D3000 front
 
Nikon D3500 front
Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3500 Key Specs

Nikon D3000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 536g - 126 x 97 x 64mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Superseded the Nikon D40
  • Renewed by Nikon D3100
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
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Replaced the Nikon D3400
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Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3500 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Nikon D3000 versus Nikon D3500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the D3000 (10MP) and D3500 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D3000 was launched 9 years earlier than the D3500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the D3000 scores against the D3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Nikon D3500

 D3000 D3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Nikon D3000

 D3500 D3000 
RevealedAugust 2018December 2009Fresher by 106 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D3000 and Nikon D3500

 D3000 D3500 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D3000 enjoys physical measurements of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Nikon D3500 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the D3000 and the D3500.

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D3000 and D3500 is 69 and 72 respectively.

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3000 and D3500.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon D3500 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older D3000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3500 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3000 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D3500 Portrait photography factors
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
81
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3000 Street photography information
Nikon D3500 Street photography information
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (365g)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3500 as a Sports photography camera
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
low battery power (500 per charge)
70
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (1,550 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3000 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3500 as a Travel photography camera
45
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
good battery power (1,550 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (365 grams)
has bluetooth
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3500 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
low battery power (500 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (1,550 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3000 Vlogging details
Nikon D3500 Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
31
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (365 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3000 and Nikon D3500
 Nikon D3000Nikon D3500
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D3000 Nikon D3500
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-12-11 2018-08-29
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.56x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain 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
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536 grams (1.18 pounds) 365 grams (0.80 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 97 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 1550 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL9a EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $397