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.
Nikon D3500 Specs
| Lens Mount |
Nikon F |
| Camera Format |
DX / (1.5x Crop Factor) |
| Pixels |
Actual: 24.78 Megapixel
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel |
| Max Resolution |
24 MP: 6000 x 4000 |
| Aspect Ratio |
3:2 |
| Sensor Type / Size |
CMOS, 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG, RAW
Movies: MOV,
Audio: Linear PCM |
| Bit Depth |
12-Bit |
| Dust Reduction System |
Yes |
| Memory Card Type |
SD
SDHC
SDXC |
| Focus Type |
Auto & Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode |
Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S) |
| Autofocus Points |
Phase Detection: 11 |
| Viewfinder Type |
Pentamirror |
| Viewfinder Eye Point |
18 mm |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
Approx. 0.85x |
| Diopter Adjustment |
-1.7 to +0.5 m |
| Display Screen |
3" Rear Screen LCD (921,000) |
| Screen Coverage |
100% |
| Diagonal Angle of View |
170.0° |
| ISO Sensitivity |
Auto, 100 to 25600 |
| Shutter |
30 to 1/4000 Second |
| Metering Method |
Center-Weighted Average Metering, Matrix, Spot Metering |
| Exposure Modes |
Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority
Metering Range: EV 0.0 to EV 20.0
Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 EV Steps) |
| Continuous Shooting / Buffer |
Up to 5 fps at 24.2 MP |
| White Balance |
Auto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade |
| Flash Modes |
Auto
Auto/Red-Eye Reduction
Fill-Flash/Slow Sync
Off
Rear Curtain/Slow Sync
Rear Sync
Red-Eye Reduction
Slow Sync
Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
| Built-in Flash |
Yes |
| Max Sync Speed |
1 / 200 Second |
| Flash Compensation |
-3 EV to +1 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Dedicated Flash System |
iTTL |
| External Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe |
| Video Recording |
Yes, NTSC/PAL |
| Video Format |
1920 x 1080p at 24/25/30/50/60 fps (MOV)
1280 x 720p at 50/60 fps (MOV) |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
| Focus |
Auto
Manual
Continuous Auto |
| Max Video Clip Length |
1920 x 1080: 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds |
| Audio Recording |
Built-In Mic: With Video (Mono) |
| Self Timer |
2 Seconds |
| Connectivity |
HDMI C (Mini), USB 2.0 Micro-B |
| Battery |
1 x EN-EL14A Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1230 mAh |
| AC Power Adapter |
EH-5c (Not Included) |
| Operating Temperature |
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
4.9 x 3.8 x 2.7" / 124.0 x 97.0 x 69.5 mm |
| Weight |
12.88 oz / 365 g |
| Focal Length |
18 to 55mm
Comparable 35mm Focal Length: 27 to 82.5 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/3.5 to 5.6
Minimum: f/22 to 38 |
| Angle of View |
76° to 28° 50' |
| Minimum Focus Distance |
9.84" / 25 cm |
| Maximum Magnification |
0.38x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio |
1:2.63 |
| Optical Design |
12 Elements in 9 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades |
7, Rounded |
| Autofocus |
Yes |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes |
| Filter Thread |
Front: 55 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) |
2.54 x 2.46" / 64.5 x 62.5 mm |
| Weight |
7.23 oz / 205 g |
| Package Weight |
2.6 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
10.0 x 7.0 x 5.0" |
