Canon
EOS C400
RF-mount Super 35 cinema camera with 6K 60p, Cinema RAW Light, and built-in 9-stop ND.
$7,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
Nikon
D3500
Entry DSLR that introduced millions to interchangeable-lens photography.
$449
Launch priceReleased Aug 2018
EOS C400 is 6 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C400
Wins
D3500
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS C400 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS C400 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS C400 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 11)
- AEOS C400 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 5 fps)
- BD3500 has lower Weight (365 g vs 1450 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C400
162 × 138 × 130 mm
1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D3500
124 × 97 × 70 mm
365 g (0.80 lb / 12.88 oz)
EOS C400 is 38mm wider, 41mm taller, and 61mm thicker than D3500.
EOS C400 is 1085 g heavier than D3500.
Depth (front-to-back): 130mm EOS C400 · 70mm D3500
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C400
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
D3500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C400
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
D3500
✓ more lensesNikon 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 C400
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -1 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 130
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 11 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D3500
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124, 97, 69.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
365 g vs 1450 g — lower is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 6.2 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1550 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only D3500 supports it
EVF magnification
0.85 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C400
Pros
- ✓6K 60p internal
- ✓Built-in 9-stop ND
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓RF mount
Cons
- –Super 35 only
- –Premium price
- –Large media needs
D3500
Pros
- ✓Very affordable
- ✓Long battery life
- ✓Lightweight
Cons
- –No 4K
- –Basic AF
- –Discontinued
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS C400 or D3500?
EOS C400 scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for D3500 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C400 and D3500?
EOS C400 is 6.2 MP and D3500 is 24.2 MP, so the D3500 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C400 and D3500 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C400 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while D3500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C400 or the D3500?
EOS C400 reaches 20 fps electronic. D3500 reaches 5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C400 and D3500?
EOS C400 weighs 1450 g and D3500 weighs 365 g, so the D3500 is 1085 g lighter.
Do the EOS C400 and D3500 record 4K video?
EOS C400: 6K 60p (max), 4K up to 120p. D3500: Full HD.
Are the EOS C400 and D3500 weather sealed?
EOS C400: Yes. D3500: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C400 and 1,550 shots for the D3500, giving the D3500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C400 launched at $7,999 and D3500 at $449. The D3500 is $7,550 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.