Nikon D3500 vs Nikon Z50 Comparison
Let’s compare the Nikon D3500 vs Nikon Z50.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Nikon D3500 and Nikon Z50. Both cameras have APS-C sensors but Nikon D3500 has a 24.2 MP and Nikon Z50 has a 20.9 MP resolution.
| Nikon D3500 | Nikon Z50 | |
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| Sensor and Camera Features | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Megapixels | 24.2 | 20.9 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| SLR Type | Dslr | Mirrorless |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| AA Filter | None | None |
| Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2) | 5568 x 3712 (20.7 MP, 3:2) |
| Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Native ISO | Min 100 - Max 25600 | Min 100 - Max 51200 |
| Full ISO Settings | Auto, 100 - 25600 | Auto, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to 204,800 |
| Startup Time | 0.4 seconds | |
| AF System and Shooting | ||
| Auto Focus Type | OVF: Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 10 line-type; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode | Hybrid Phase/Contrast Detect AF with 209 PDAF points; Pinpoint, Single-Point, Dynamic-area AF, Wide-area AF (S/L), Auto-area AF; Face and Eye-detect AF |
| Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto, 100 - 25600 | Auto, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to 204,800 |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
| JPEG Buffer Size | 100 | |
| AW Buffer Size | 13 | |
| Screen/viewfinder | ||
| LCD | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| LCD Resolution | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen | No | No |
| Selfie Screen | No | Yes |
| Top Deck Display | No | No |
| Focus Peaking | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter, Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen | EVF: 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 1.02x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +3 diopter, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking | No | Yes |
| Video Features | ||
| Video Resolution | 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) |
| Video File Format | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Monaural Linear PCM) | MOV, MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM, AAC) |
| Memory Card Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual Card Slot | No | No |
| SD UHS Support | ||
| Microphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Flash and Internal Connections | ||
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/200 |
| Internal connections | Type-C Mini HDMI with CEC, USB 2.0 | Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Micro-B USB 2.0, 3.5mm Stereo Microphone Jack (plug-in power supported) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Built-In GPS | No | No |
| USB Type | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| Physical | ||
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 1550 shots | 280 shots |
| Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Weight | 21.7 oz (615 g) includes batteries, kit lens | 18.8 oz (533 g) includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size | 4.9 x 3.8 x 2.7 in. (124 x 97 x 70 mm) | 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.4 in. (127 x 94 x 60 mm) |
| Price | ||
| Price | Buy starting from $396.95 |
Buy starting from $998.00 |
| Release Date | 2018-09-15 | 2019-11-15 |