The D3500 is a fine entry-level camera, especially for use at home. It has plenty of automatic features for family historians who care more about preserving memories than learning the ins and outs of f-stops, and also has the Guide Mode for those who want to take some creative control, but aren't...

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

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

The clue is in the title. Entry-level. This is great value for an entry-level camera and can produce some stunning images. Sure, there are features that are missing, and some that you wouldn't expect on such a low-priced piece of kit. Overall, it's a great camera at an even better price.

Loving this new camera of mine. I am new to photography and having such camera has been fun to play with, however I believe I will always be learning how to use it! It will take time to get all the settings figured out and how I want to be able to take photos, so far I have taken photos with the...

A great Christmas present from my wife! After spending an afternoon getting to know the camera features, Youtube was a great resource, I stoked to start taking pictures. The D3500 has a ton of features and should last me as long as I need the lenses are really only good for outdoor armature...

I bought this camera for my son for Christmas. He was thrilled with the camera and it has barely left his hands since. We had a few tricky moments trying to work out all the features, but now that he knows what they do, he is snapping away happily.

The Nikon D3500 is an entry-level DSLR for beginners. It's a modest upgrade over the popular D3400, with the same 24.2 megapixel resolution but a redesigned body and improved battery life.

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 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;

Im a newbie photographer and this is my first interchange lens camera. I did alot of research and weighing my options and this Nikon seemed like the best bet for me. I read alot of reviews from folks like some of the others who have reviewed this camera that complain about the loss of a function...

Like its D3400 predecessor, the new Nikon D3500 is a modestly priced but well-equipped camera that takes really good pictures and is an excellent learning tool for those new to DSLRs.

Affordable; Good image quality; Feature-rich; Excellent battery life; In-camera raw processing

Fixed LCD; No touch capabilities; Modest video AF performance