Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
Nikon
D3500
Entry DSLR that introduced millions to interchangeable-lens photography.
$449
Launch priceReleased Aug 2018
EOS R1 is 5.9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
D3500
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 11)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 5 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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D3500
124 × 97 × 70 mm
365 g (0.80 lb / 12.88 oz)
EOS R1 is 34mm wider, 53mm taller, and 18mm thicker than D3500.
EOS R1 is 555 g heavier than D3500.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 70mm D3500
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
D3500
124 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
D3500
124 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
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 R1
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 R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -1 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
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 920 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1550 shots vs 1330 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
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 sports, EOS R1 or D3500?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for D3500 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and D3500?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R1 and D3500 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while D3500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the D3500?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. D3500 reaches 5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and D3500?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and D3500 weighs 365 g, so the D3500 is 555 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and D3500 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. D3500: Full HD.
Are the EOS R1 and D3500 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. D3500: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 1,550 shots for the D3500, giving the D3500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and D3500 at $449. The D3500 is $5,850 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.