Offering an impressive battery life, richly detailed images and a relatively compact build for its class, if you want a DSLR format camera and are just starting out on your photographic journey, then the Nikon D3500 is a can’t-go-wrong option.
Great battery life; Richly detailed images; Relatively easy to use for beginners; Access to a wide range of optional lenses and accessories from a well-established brand
Fixed LCD screen; No 4K video option; Modest continuous shooting speed
First introduced in August 2018 , Nikon D3500 is a 24.0MP Entry-Level DSLR camera with a APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and Nikon F lens mount. Nikon replaced the older D3400 with this model.
Bluetooth Connectivity; Full HD Video; Optical Built-in Viewfinder; Face Detection Focusing; 24.0MP - High Resolution Sensor; 25.600 Max ISO; 11 Focus Points; 921k dots LCD Resolution; Long Battery Life (1550 shots); 365g Light Body; Panorama Shooting; Flash Sync Port; Remote control with a...
No Wireless Connection; No Image Stabilization; No Articulating Screen; No Touch Screen; 0.56x magnification - Small Viewfinder; No Environmental Sealing
The D3500 is a solid, well-specified entry-level DSLR that gives beginners good handling, great performance and real value for money
Good quality kit lens; Very good image quality; Fast and silent autofocus; Unexpectedly snappy live view; Great for keen learners; Value for money;
Fixed rear screen; Video is HD rather than 4K; Chunky compared to a mirrorless camera;
The D3500 is a compact and likeable DSLR for beginners. It's not great for video and its image transfer is slow. But for stills it's a solid choice and its Guide Mode makes it easy to learn.
Beginners who want the DSLR experience;
Video shooters or anyone expecting a phone-like 'WYSIWYG' shooting experience.;
We've been recommending mirrorless cameras to entry-level consumers for some time. As a whole, they do some things budget SLRs don't, typically including focus as quickly when recording video as they do for stills. But mirrorless cameras with good built-in viewfinders can cost a bit more than a basic SLR. Nikon hopes that the low price of its D3500 ($499.95 with 18-55mm AF-P lens) is enough to steer buyers away from mirrorless tech for a more tried, true, and affordable product. It's a good entry-level camera, and will give you a bit of room to grow. It's definitely worth a look, especially if you're on a tight budget. Small, Light, Capable The D3500 is surprisingly light and compact for an SLR, at 3.9 by 4.9 by 2.8 inches (HWD) and just 12.9 ounces without a lens. The bundled AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR adds 7.2 ounces, bringing the kit to about 1.3 pounds. It's not quite as svelte as our favorite entry-level mirrorless camera, the Sony a6000, which measures 2.6 by 4.7 b...
The Nikon D3500 doesn't offer a lot of upgrades, but cements its value as a strong entry-level camera thanks to a lower price point.
Compact; Affordable; 24MP resolution; 5fps continuous shooting; Automatic image transfer via Bluetooth; In-camera shooting guide for beginners
Fixed LCD omits touch support; Contrast-based live view focus not ideal for video; No mic input
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