Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7500
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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7500 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
- Older Model is Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
- Launched April 2017
- Previous Model is Nikon D7200

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7500 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon D3500 and Nikon D7500, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D3500 (24MP) and the D7500 (21MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

The D3500 was released 17 months after the D7500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D7500 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D3500 grades versus the D7500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3500 and Nikon D7500. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D3500 Gallery and Nikon D7500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Nikon D7500
D3500 | D7500 | |||
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Launched | August 2018 | ![]() | April 2017 | Newer by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Nikon D3500
D7500 | D3500 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D3500 and Nikon D7500
D3500 | D7500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3500 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Nikon D7500 has measurements of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).
Check out the Nikon D3500 and Nikon D7500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the D3500 vs the D7500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3500 and D7500 is 72 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D3500 and D7500.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D3500 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer D3500 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7500 Specifications
Nikon D3500 | Nikon D7500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon D3500 | Nikon D7500 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2018-08-29 | 2017-04-12 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 4 | Expeed 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 21MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5568 x 3712 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 1640000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 309 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) |
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 pounds) | 720 gr (1.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 86 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1550 photographs | 950 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL14a | EN-EL15a |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $397 | $1,247 |