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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5200

Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69
Nikon D3500 front
 
Nikon D5200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs

Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3400
Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Announced May 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon D5100
  • Later Model is Nikon D5300
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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Nikon D5200

 D3500 D5200 
AnnouncedAugust 2018May 2013More modern by 65 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Nikon D3500

 D5200 D3500 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D3500 and Nikon D5200

 D3500 D5200 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5200 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5200 size comparison

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

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5200 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D3500
Portrait photography with Nikon D5200
81
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
79
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3500 Street photography info
Nikon D5200 Street photography info
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (365g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
69
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3500 Sports photography features
Nikon D5200 Sports photography features
70
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (1,550 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
61
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D3500
Travel photography with Nikon D5200
71
great battery pack (1,550 shots)
lighter than average (365 grams)
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3500 Landscape photography information
Nikon D5200 Landscape photography information
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (1,550 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery (500 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5200 as a Vlogging camera
31
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (365 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external mic socket
71
display is selfie friendly
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3500 and Nikon D5200
 Nikon D3500Nikon D5200
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D3500 Nikon D5200
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2018-08-29 2013-05-16
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 Expeed 3
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 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.52x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 365g (0.80 pounds) 555g (1.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 84
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1284
Other
Battery life 1550 images 500 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14a EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $397 $595