Canon
EOS 5D Mark IV
Pro 30MP full-frame DSLR still used for weddings, events, and studio work.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased Aug 2016
Nikon
D3500
Entry DSLR that introduced millions to interchangeable-lens photography.
$449
Launch priceReleased Aug 2018
D3500 is 2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 5D Mark IV
Wins
D3500
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS 5D Mark IV has higher 4K max frame rate (30 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS 5D Mark IV has higher AF points / zones (61 vs 11)
- BD3500 has lower Weight (365 g vs 890 g)
- AEOS 5D Mark IV has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BD3500 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1550 shots vs 900 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS 5D Mark IV
151 × 116 × 76 mm
890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
D3500
124 × 97 × 70 mm
365 g (0.80 lb / 12.88 oz)
EOS 5D Mark IV is 27mm wider, 19mm taller, and 6mm thicker than D3500.
EOS 5D Mark IV is 525 g heavier than D3500.
Depth (front-to-back): 76mm EOS 5D Mark IV · 70mm D3500
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 5D Mark IV
151 × 116 mm
D3500
124 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS 5D Mark IV
151 × 76 mm
D3500
124 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 5D Mark IV
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
D3500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 5D Mark IV
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
D3500
Nikon F
270+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS 5D Mark IV
AF low-light limit
-3 EV vs -1 EV — lower is better
4K max frame rate
30 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Motion JPEG, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150.7, 116.4, 75.9
AF points / zones
61 vs 11 — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS 5D Mark IV supports it
Weather sealing
Only EOS 5D Mark IV supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D3500
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124, 97, 69.5
Weight
365 g vs 890 g — lower is better
Bluetooth
Only D3500 supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
1550 shots vs 900 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.85 × vs 0.71 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 5D Mark IV
Pros
- ✓30MP proven sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel AF in live view
- ✓Rugged pro build
- ✓Huge EF lens ecosystem
Cons
- –DSLR platform aging
- –4K video limited
- –Heavy
D3500
Pros
- ✓Very affordable
- ✓Long battery life
- ✓Lightweight
Cons
- –No 4K
- –Basic AF
- –Discontinued
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS 5D Mark IV or D3500?
EOS 5D Mark IV scores 6.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for D3500 — 30.4MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 5D Mark IV and D3500?
EOS 5D Mark IV is 30.4 MP and D3500 is 24.2 MP, so the EOS 5D Mark IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 5D Mark IV and D3500 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 5D Mark IV does not have IBIS, while d3500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 5D Mark IV or the D3500?
EOS 5D Mark IV reaches 7 fps electronic. D3500 reaches 5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 5D Mark IV and D3500?
EOS 5D Mark IV weighs 890 g and D3500 weighs 365 g, so the D3500 is 525 g lighter.
Do the EOS 5D Mark IV and D3500 record 4K video?
EOS 5D Mark IV: 4K up to 30p. D3500: Full HD.
Are the EOS 5D Mark IV and D3500 weather sealed?
EOS 5D Mark IV: Yes. D3500: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 900 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 5D Mark IV and 1,550 shots for the D3500, giving the D3500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 5D Mark IV launched at $3,499 and D3500 at $449. The D3500 is $3,050 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.