Nikon D3500 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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Nikon D3500 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon D3500 advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$597 vs $1099
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 0.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1550 vs 305 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
83 mm vs 72 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 48 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Nikon D3500

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
49 mm vs 69 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.21 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
32.5 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.0 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
26 vs 13 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Great image quality for its class; Excellent high ISO performance for APS-C; Fast single-shot AF speeds; Compact, easy to use design; Incredible value at under $500 with lens.
11-point AF system feels out-dated; Underwhelming C-AF performance; Below average viewfinder coverage accuracy; No touchscreen; Limited wireless features.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D3400

Nikon D3500

Nikon D3400

$623
APS-C

Longer video battery life
Longer stills battery life

$497
APS-C

Less expensive

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Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Nikon D3400

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Nikon D3400

Compared to Canon SL2

Nikon D3500

Canon SL2

$623
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Canon SL2

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Canon SL2

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Canon SL2

Compared to Sony A6400

Nikon D3500

Sony A6400

$623
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$898
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$898
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6400

Compared to Canon SL3

Nikon D3500

Canon SL3

$623
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Canon SL3

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Canon SL3

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Thinner

$632
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Canon SL3

Compared to Sony A6100

Nikon D3500

Sony A6100

$623
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$748
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6100

$849
APS-C

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$748
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6100

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