Compact, easy to use, and versatile are all traits of the Nikon D3500, which is designed to be as flexible and intuitive as possible, while still offering the imaging capabilities you expect from a DSLR. Utilizing a DX-format 24.2MP CMOS sensor and EXPEED 4 image processor, the D3500 provides a native sensitivity range from ISO 100-25600 to suit working in a variety of lighting conditions, and the sensor and processor combination also provides a 5 fps continuous shooting rate as well as Full HD 1080p video recording at 60 fps. The sensor's design also omits an optical low-pass filter in order to achieve greater sharpness and resolution from both photos and videos.
Complementing the imaging capabilities, the D3500 also features SnapBridge, which utilizes Bluetooth connectivity, for wireless sharing of images to your mobile device, including automatic sharing of 2MP images between the camera and your mobile device. The lightweight camera body incorporates a 3.0" 921k-dot LCD screen for live view monitoring and image review and, catering to first-time DSLR owners, the D3500 also features a helpful Guide Mode to aid in achieving specific photographic looks or techniques, such as how to produce shallow depth of field imagery in a helpful, step-by-step manner. Ten different Special Effects are also available in-camera to creatively refine the look of both stills and movies.
Lens Mount | Nikon F |
Camera Format | APS-C (1.5x Crop Factor) |
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 24.7 Megapixel Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000) |
Maximum Resolution | 6000 x 4000 |
Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Sensor Size | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
Bit Depth | 12-Bit |
Image Stabilization | None |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 25600 |
Shutter Speed | 1/4000 to 30 Seconds Bulb Mode |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Matrix, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
Metering Range | 0 to 20 EV |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 5 fps at 24.2 MP |
Self-Timer | 2/5/10/20-Second Delay |
Recording Modes | MOV Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p HD (1280 x 720) at 50p/59.94p |
External Recording Modes | Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p HD (1280 x 720) at 50p/59.94p |
Recording Limit | Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds for Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
Video Encoding | NTSC/PAL |
Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Mono) |
Audio File Format | Linear PCM |
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Focus Mode | Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 11 |
Autofocus Sensitivity | -1 to +19 EV |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (Pentamirror) |
Viewfinder Eye Point | 18 mm |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.85x |
Diopter Adjustment | -1.7 to +0.5 |
Size | 3" |
Resolution | 921,000 Dot |
Display Type | Fixed LCD |
Built-In Flash | Yes |
Flash Modes | Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Off, Rear Curtain/Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
Maximum Sync Speed | 1/200 Second |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | iTTL |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Connectivity | HDMI C (Mini), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0) |
Wireless | Bluetooth |
GPS | No |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Battery | 1 x EN-EL14A Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1230 mAh |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.9 x 3.8 x 2.7" / 124 x 97 x 69.5 mm |
Weight | 12.88 oz / 365 g |
Focal Length | 18 to 55mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 27 to 82.5mm) |
Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 to 5.6 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 to 38 |
Angle of View | 76° to 28° 50' |
Maximum Magnification | 0.38x |
Minimum Focus Distance | 9.84" / 25 cm |
Optical Design | 12 Elements in 9 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Filter Size | 55 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.54 x 2.46" / 64.5 x 62.5 mm |
Weight | 7.23 oz / 205 g |
Focal Length | 70 to 300mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 105 to 450mm) |
Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 to 6.3 |
Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
Angle of View | 22° 50' to 5° 20' |
Maximum Magnification | 0.22x |
Minimum Focus Distance | 3.61' / 1.1 m |
Optical Design | 14 Elements in 10 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | No |
Filter Size | 58 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.83 x 4.92" / 72 x 125 mm |
Weight | 14.11 oz / 400 g |
Package Weight | 4.1 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 14.05 x 8.75 x 5.1" |