Nikon D3500 Review

The biennial Nikon D3500 is the latest entry level DSLR from Nikon, released like clockwork 2 years after the D3400 (2016), which followed the D3300 (2014), which followed the D3200 (2012), which followed the D3100 (2010), which was the first camera I reviewed for ePHOTOzine.

Incredible battery life of 1550 shots; 24mp APS-C CMOS sensor; Good noise performance; Great image quality possible; Compact DSLR body; Bluetooth for instant image transfer; 5fps continuous shooting

Small optical viewfinder; Control system could be better; No HDR mode (auto or otherwise; No exposure bracketing; Slow live view mode; Remote shooting doesn't include live-view

Nikon D3500

The Nikon D3500 is a new entry-level DSLR camera aimed at beginners which has a 24.2 megapixel DX format APS-C sensor with no low-pass anti-aliasing filter. The main changes to the D3500 compared to the previous D3400 model are extended battery life, now up to 1,550 frames per charge, a smaller and...

Nikon D3500 review

Despite the growing popularity of mirrorless cameras, beginner DSLRs are still incredibly popular, and the D3500 is Nikon's latest entry-level offering in a competitive market.

Remarkable 1,550-shot battery life; Excellent image quality; Handy Guide mode; Compact proportions for a DSLR; Easy to use

No 4K video; No touchscreen control; Bluetooth; but no Wi-Fi

Nikon D3500 review

Is this the best entry-level DSLR you can buy We think it might be...

Value for money; All-round image quality; Beginner friendliness; Responsive autofocus; 5fps continuous shooting

Fixed rear screen; No 4K video; Bulkier than mirrorless rivals

Nikon is doing everything it can lately to regain its position in the camera world with the announcement of their new flagship mirrorless cameras the Z7 and the Z6. But those are specialty items, cameras that are targeted for professionals and enthusiasts.