Canon
EOS R8 Mark II
Compact 24.2MP full-frame RF body with 5-axis IBIS (up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS), Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 40fps electronic bursts, and 6K-oversampled 4K 60p.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2026
Nikon
D3500
Entry DSLR that introduced millions to interchangeable-lens photography.
$449
Launch priceReleased Aug 2018
EOS R8 Mark II is 8.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
D3500
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher 4K max frame rate (59.94 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 11)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 5 fps)
- BD3500 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1550 shots vs 340 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 × 80 mm
499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 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 R8 Mark II is 7mm shorter than D3500 but it is also 7mm wider and 10mm thicker.
EOS R8 Mark II is 134 g heavier than D3500.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 70mm D3500
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 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 R8 Mark II
131 × 80 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
D3500
124 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
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 R8 Mark II
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 R8 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -1 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
4K max frame rate
59.94 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XF-HEVC S
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds IBIS, Coordinated Control IS, Movie Digital IS…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 89.9, 79.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
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
Battery life (CIPA)
1550 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
Weight
365 g vs 499 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.85 × vs 0.7 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R8 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Lightest EOS full-frame body with IBIS (546g)
- ✓Up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS
- ✓40fps electronic + 20-frame pre-capture
- ✓Uncropped 6K-oversampled 4K 60p / FHD 180p
- ✓Wi-Fi 6, USB 10 Gbps, headphone jack
Cons
- –Same 24.2MP sensor as original R8
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –LP-E17 battery (~340 LCD / 220 EVF shots)
- –No mechanical shutter
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 sports, EOS R8 Mark II or D3500?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for D3500 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and D3500?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and D3500 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while D3500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the D3500?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. D3500 reaches 5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and D3500?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and D3500 weighs 365 g, so the D3500 is 134 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and D3500 record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. D3500: Full HD.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and D3500 weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. D3500: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 1,550 shots for the D3500, giving the D3500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and D3500 at $449. The D3500 is $1,450 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.