Let’s compare the Nikon D7500 vs Nikon D3500.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Nikon D7500 and Nikon D3500. Both cameras have APS-C sensors but Nikon D7500 has a 20.9 MP and Nikon D3500 has a 24.2 MP resolution.
Nikon D7500 | Nikon D3500 | |
Sensor and Camera Features | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Megapixels | 20.9 | 24.2 |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | APS-C | APS-C |
SLR Type | Dslr | Dslr |
Crop Factor | 1.5x | 1.5x |
AA Filter | None | None |
Image Resolution | 5568 x 3712 (20.7 MP, 3:2) | 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2) |
Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
Native ISO | Min 100 - Max 51200 | Min 100 - Max 25600 |
Full ISO Settings | Auto, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to Lo-1 ISO 50 to Hi-5 ISO 1,638,400 | Auto, 100 - 25600 |
Startup Time | 0.2 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
AF System and Shooting | ||
Auto Focus Type | OVF: Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500DX II autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection; 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 1 sensor); Single-point AF; 9, 21, or 51-point dynamic area AF, 3D-tracking, group-area AF, auto-area AF; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode: Face-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, Subject-tracking AF | OVF: Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 10 line-type; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to Lo-1 ISO 50 to Hi-5 ISO 1,638,400 | Auto, 100 - 25600 |
Shutter Speed Range | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
JPEG Buffer Size | 100 | 100 |
AW Buffer Size | 47 | 13 |
Screen/viewfinder | ||
LCD | 3.2 | 3.0 |
LCD Resolution | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen | Yes | No |
Articulating Screen | Yes | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen | No | No |
Selfie Screen | No | No |
Top Deck Display | Yes | No |
Focus Peaking | No | No |
Viewfinder | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type | SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x magnification (~0.63x 35mm eq.), 18.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter | 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 |
Focus Peaking | No | No |
Video Features | ||
Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) | 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
Video File Format | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Monaural Linear PCM) |
Memory Card Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
Dual Card Slot | No | No |
SD UHS Support | ||
Microphone Jack | Yes | No |
Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
Flash and Internal Connections | ||
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 (up to 1/320s with lower flash range) | 1/200 |
Internal connections | Type-C Mini HDMI with uncompressed video support, Accessory Terminal, USB 2.0 Micro-USB, Stereo Microphone Jack, Stereo Headphone Jack | Type-C Mini HDMI with CEC, USB 2.0 |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
NFC | No | No |
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
Built-In GPS | No | No |
USB Type | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth |
Physical | ||
Battery Life (CIPA) | 950 shots | 1550 shots |
Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Weight | 42.2 oz (1,197 g) includes batteries, kit lens | 21.7 oz (615 g) includes batteries, kit lens |
Size | 5.3 x 4.1 x 2.9 in. (136 x 104 x 73 mm) | 4.9 x 3.8 x 2.7 in. (124 x 97 x 70 mm) |
Price | ||
Price | Buy starting from $1,146.95 |
Buy starting from $396.95 |
Release Date | 2017-06-30 | 2018-09-15 |