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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7000

Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69
Nikon D3500 front
 
Nikon D7000 front
Portability
59
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7000 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
  • Released August 2018
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3400
Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Succeeded the Nikon D90
  • Newer Model is Nikon D7100
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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7000 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon D3500 and Nikon D7000, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the D3500 (24MP) and D7000 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D3500 was introduced 7 years after the D7000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D7000 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D3500 grades versus the D7000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Nikon D7000

 D3500 D7000 
LaunchedAugust 2018November 2010Newer by 95 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Nikon D3500

 D7000 D3500 

Common features in the Nikon D3500 and Nikon D7000

 D3500 D7000 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3500 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7000 has dimensions of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the D3500 against the D7000.

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3500 and D7000 is 72 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D3500 and D7000.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon D3500 to result in more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher D3500 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7000 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D3500
Portrait photography with Nikon D7000
81
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
73
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D3500
Street photography with Nikon D7000
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (365g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D3500
Sports photography with Nikon D7000
70
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (1,550 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (1,050 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3500 Travel photography information
Nikon D7000 Travel photography information
71
good battery pack (1,550 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (365 grams)
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
66
good battery (1,050 shots)
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3500 Landscape photography information
Nikon D7000 Landscape photography information
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (1,550 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
good battery (1,050 shots)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3500 Vlogging information
Nikon D7000 Vlogging information
31
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (365 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
29
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3500 and Nikon D7000
 Nikon D3500Nikon D7000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D3500 Nikon D7000
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2018-08-29 2010-11-30
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 Expeed 2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 365 grams (0.80 pounds) 780 grams (1.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1167
Other
Battery life 1550 shots 1050 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14a EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 Dual
Price at launch $397 $1,049