Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5200

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The resolution of the D3500 (24MP) and the D5200 (24MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D3500 was revealed 5 years after the D5200 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the D3500 scores versus the D5200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3500 & Nikon D5200. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D3500 Gallery & Nikon D5200 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3500 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5200 has measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the D3500 vs the D5200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3500 and D5200 is 72 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3500 and D5200.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The newer D3500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.