Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D780

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon D3500 versus Nikon D780, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the D3500 (24MP) and the D780 (25MP) is very similar but the D3500 (APS-C) and D780 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The D3500 was brought out 16 months earlier than the D780 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D780 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D3500 grades against the D780 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3500 and Nikon D780. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D3500 Gallery and Nikon D780 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3500 features outside dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Nikon D780 has proportions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D3500 versus Nikon D780 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the D3500 and the D780.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3500 and D780 is 72 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D3500 and D780.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D3500 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Nikon D780 will deliver more detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged D3500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.