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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5300

Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69
Nikon D3500 front
 
Nikon D5300 front
Portability
68
Imaging
66
Features
81
Overall
72

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5300 Key Specs

Nikon D3500
(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
  • Announced August 2018
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3400
Nikon D5300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon D5200
  • Successor is Nikon D5500
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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5300 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon D3500 and Nikon D5300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the D3500 (24MP) and the D5300 (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D3500 was brought out 4 years after the D5300 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D3500 scores against the D5300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Nikon D5300

 D3500 D5300 
LaunchedAugust 2018February 2014More modern by 56 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Nikon D3500

 D5300 D3500 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k921kClearer screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D3500 and Nikon D5300

 D3500 D5300 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3500 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Nikon D5300 has dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the D3500 vs the D5300.

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3500 and D5300 is 72 and 68 respectively.

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D3500 and D5300.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer D3500 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5300 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3500 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D5300 Portrait photography advice
81
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
79
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D5300 as a Street photography camera
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (365 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
70
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3500 Sports photography factors
Nikon D5300 Sports photography factors
70
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (1,550 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
66
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3500 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D5300 Travel photography highlights
71
great battery life (1,550 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (365g)
has bluetooth
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
80
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3500 Landscape photography features
Nikon D5300 Landscape photography features
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (1,550 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5300 as a Vlogging camera
31
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (365g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone socket
72
selfie friendly display
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3500 and Nikon D5300
 Nikon D3500Nikon D5300
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D3500 Nikon D5300
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2018-08-29 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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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
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200s
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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 365g (0.80 lb) 480g (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1338
Other
Battery life 1550 photos 600 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14a EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $397 $429