Nikon D3500 vs Nikon Z6 II

The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon D3500 vs Nikon Z6 II, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the D3500 (24MP) and the Z6 II (25MP) is relatively comparable but the D3500 (APS-C) and Z6 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The D3500 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Z6 II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D3500 scores versus the Z6 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3500 & Nikon Z6 Mark II. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D3500 Gallery & Nikon Z6 II Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D3500 has got physical dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Nikon Z6 II has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the D3500 versus the Z6 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D3500 and Z6 II is 72 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D3500 and Z6 II.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D3500 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will show extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged D3500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.