Nikon
D3500
Entry DSLR that introduced millions to interchangeable-lens photography.
$449
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Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
24.2 MP
Sensor
APS-C
ISO max
25,600
Burst
5 fps
IBIS
No
Weight
365 g
Battery
1550 shots
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Sensor size
Nikon D3500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Nikon F mount
90
First-party
180
Third-party
270+
Total available
Mount introduced 1959
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
124 × 97 × 70 mm · 365 g (0.80 lb / 12.88 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Limited- · 24.2MP — solid resolution
Sports & Action
LimitedVideo & Hybrid
LimitedLandscape
LimitedTravel
Good- · 365g — ultralight for all-day carry
- · 1550 shots/charge — all-day shooting
Wildlife
Limited- · APS-C crop gives extra reach for telephoto
Vlogging
Limited- · 365g — easy to handhold for selfie video
Pros
- ✓ Very affordable
- ✓ Long battery life
- ✓ Lightweight
Cons
- – No 4K
- – Basic AF
- – Discontinued
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