Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3500
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![Nikon D3300 front Nikon D3300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon_D3300_0.jpg)
![Nikon D3500 front Nikon D3500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-D3500.jpg)
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3500 Key Specs
(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
(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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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3300 and Nikon D3500. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D3300 Gallery and Nikon D3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Nikon D3500
D3300 | D3500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Nikon D3300
D3500 | D3300 | |||
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Introduced | August 2018 | ![]() | April 2014 | More modern by 53 months |
Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Nikon D3500
D3300 | D3500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Exact 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D3300-vs-Nikon-D3500-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D3300-vs-Nikon-D3500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D3300-vs-Nikon-D3500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D3300-vs-Nikon-D3500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3500 Specifications
Nikon D3300 | Nikon D3500 | |
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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 |