Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5200
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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5200 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Nikon D5100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
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5200 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Nikon D5200
D3500 | D5200 | |||
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Announced | August 2018 | May 2013 | More modern by 65 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Nikon D3500
D5200 | D3500 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D3500 and Nikon D5200
D3500 | D5200 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Identical 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).
Analyze the Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5200 Specifications
Nikon D3500 | Nikon D5200 | |
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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 |