Nikon D3200 vs Nikon D3500

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon D3200 versus Nikon D3500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the D3200 (24MP) and the D3500 (24MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D3200 was launched 7 years earlier than the D3500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D3200 scores vs the D3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3200 & Nikon D3500. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D3200 Gallery & Nikon D3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3200 has got physical measurements of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 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).

Take a look at the Nikon D3200 versus Nikon D3500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the D3200 and the D3500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3200 and D3500 is 67 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3200 and D3500.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged D3200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.