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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7200

Portability
72
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Nikon D3500 front
 
Nikon D7200 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
82
Overall
71

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7200 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
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Superseded the Nikon D3400
Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon D7100
  • Replacement is Nikon D7500
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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7200 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon D3500 and Nikon D7200, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the D3500 (24MP) and the D7200 (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D3500 was unveiled 3 years after the D7200 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D7200 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D3500 scores vs the D7200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Nikon D7200

 D3500 D7200 
AnnouncedAugust 2018March 2015Newer by 43 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Nikon D3500

 D7200 D3500 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k921kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D3500 and Nikon D7200

 D3500 D7200 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3500 features external measurements 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 D7200 has measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D3500 vs the D7200.

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D3500 and D7200 is 72 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3500 and D7200.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger D3500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7200 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D7200 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
79
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3500 Street photography highlights
Nikon D7200 Street photography highlights
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (365g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
63
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D7200 as a Sports photography camera
69
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery (1,550 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,110 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D7200 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery (1,550 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (365g)
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
68
better than average battery life (1,110 per charge)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3500 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D7200 Landscape photography factors
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (1,550 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,110 CIPA)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3500 Vlogging info
Nikon D7200 Vlogging info
31
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (365 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
30
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3500 and Nikon D7200
 Nikon D3500Nikon D7200
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D3500 Nikon D7200
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2018-08-29 2015-03-02
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 365 gr (0.80 lb) 765 gr (1.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1333
Other
Battery life 1550 images 1110 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14a EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots)
Storage slots 1 2
Launch price $397 $1,100