Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D750
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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D750 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2018
- Previous Model is Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
- Launched September 2014
- Older Model is Nikon D700
- Replacement is Nikon D780

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D750 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D750, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D3500 (24MP) and the D750 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the D3500 (APS-C) and D750 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

The D3500 was manufactured 4 years later than the D750 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D3500 grades against the D750 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D750 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3500 and Nikon D750. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D3500 Gallery and Nikon D750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Nikon D750
D3500 | D750 | |||
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Launched | August 2018 | ![]() | September 2014 | Fresher by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Nikon D3500
D750 | D3500 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D3500 and Nikon D750
D3500 | D750 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D3500 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Nikon D750 has sizing of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).
Look at the Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D750 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the D3500 versus the D750.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D3500 and D750 is 72 and 57 respectively.

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D3500 and D750.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The D3500 has got the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF harder. The fresher D3500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D750 Specifications
Nikon D3500 | Nikon D750 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D3500 | Nikon D750 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2018-08-29 | 2014-09-12 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 4 | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6016 x 4016 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 51 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 6.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 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, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest 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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 365 grams (0.80 lb) | 840 grams (1.85 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2956 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1550 pictures | 1230 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL14a | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) |
Card slots | One | 2 |
Price at release | $397 | $2,000 |