Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5000

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5000, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the D3500 (24MP) and D5000 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D3500 was announced 9 years after the D5000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the D3500 scores versus the D5000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3500 & Nikon D5000. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D3500 Gallery & Nikon D5000 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3500 has outer measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5000 has proportions of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the D3500 versus the D5000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D3500 and D5000 is 72 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D3500 and D5000.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon D3500 to show greater detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher D3500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.