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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3500

Portability
69
Imaging
65
Features
72
Overall
67
Nikon D3300 front
 
Nikon D3500 front
Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3500 Key Specs

Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3200
  • Updated by Nikon D3400
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
  • Old Model is Nikon D3400
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3500 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D3500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. The resolution of the D3300 (24MP) and the D3500 (24MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D3300 was released 5 years earlier than the D3500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D3300 scores against the D3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Nikon D3500

 D3300 D3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Nikon D3300

 D3500 D3300 
IntroducedAugust 2018April 2014More modern by 53 months

Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D3500

 D3300 D3500 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3300 has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3500 has measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D3500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the D3300 and the D3500.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D3300 and D3500 is 69 and 72 respectively.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D3300 and D3500.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged D3300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3500 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3300 Portrait photography features
Nikon D3500 Portrait photography features
79
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
81
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D3300
Street photography with Nikon D3500
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (430g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (365 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3500 as a Sports photography camera
68
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (700 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
70
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (1,550 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D3300
Travel photography with Nikon D3500
67
good battery pack (700 shots)
lighter than others (430g)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
71
better than average battery pack (1,550 per charge)
lighter than competition (365g)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3300 Landscape photography features
Nikon D3500 Landscape photography features
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (700 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
75
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (1,550 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3300 Vlogging features
Nikon D3500 Vlogging features
33
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
lighter than others (430g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
31
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (365 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3300 and Nikon D3500
 Nikon D3300Nikon D3500
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D3300 Nikon D3500
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-04-21 2018-08-29
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.56x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430g (0.95 pounds) 365g (0.80 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1385 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 photographs 1550 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14a EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $500 $397