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Predecessor: |
Nikon D3400
D3400 vs D3500
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Nikon D750
D750 vs D780
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
D3500 |
D780 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$499.95 |
$2299.95 |
Street Price: |
$623.45 |
$1,830.28 |
Date Available: |
2018-09-15 |
2020-01-25 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
21.7 oz
(615 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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29.6 oz
(840 g)
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Size: |
4.9 x
3.8 x
2.7 in.
(124 x
97 x
70 mm)
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5.6 x
4.5 x
3.0 in.
(144 x
116 x
76 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
24.2 |
24.5 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
858.01mm2 (35.90mm x 23.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.92 microns |
5.94 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
None |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4496 x 3000
(13.5 MP,
3:2), 2992 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2) |
6048 x 4024
(24.3 MP,
3:2), 4528 x 3016
(13.7 MP,
3:2), 3014 x 2016
(6.1 MP,
3:2), 6048 x 3400
(20.6 MP,
16:9), 4528 x 2544
(11.5 MP,
16:9), 3024 x 1696
(5.1 MP,
16:9), 4016 x 4016
(16.1 MP,
1:1), 3008 x 3008
(9.0 MP,
1:1), 2000 x 2000
(4.0 MP,
1:1), 3936 x 2624
(10.3 MP,
3:2), 2944 x 1968
(5.8 MP,
3:2), 1968 x 1312
(2.6 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), lossless compressed, compressed 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.1 |
12.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
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3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Monaural Linear PCM) |
MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
Nikon F |
Lens: |
Nikkor AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR |
Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR; 17 elements in 13 groups, including 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
83mm
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24 -
120mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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24 -
120mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.06x |
5.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T); 7 diaphragm blades |
f/4 - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
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No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
56 -
38 cm
22.0 -
15.0 in
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Filter Thread: |
55.0mm |
77.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
OVF: Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 10 line-type; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
OVF: 51-point (15 cross-type, f/8 supported by 11 points) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking via Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX II; Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
No |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter, Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.70x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.57x |
0.70x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.85x |
0.70x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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2,359,296 dots
(786,432 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
51200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 - 25600 |
ISO 100 - 51,200, Lo-1 (ISO 50), Hi-1 (ISO 102,400), Hi-2 (ISO 204,800), Auto (adjustable) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual; all except Preset Manual with fine tuning |
Auto (3 types), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), flash, choose color temperature (2500K-10,000K), preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view photography), all except choose color temperature with fine-tuning |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 900 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
420-segment 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted (75% given to 8 mm circle in center of frame), Spot (3.5mm/2.5%) |
180,000-pixel RGB sensor; 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G, E, and D lenses), Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area; Highlight-weighted |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait; Special Effects: Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera, Miniature, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key |
EFCT Special effect modes: night vision; super vivid; pop; photo illustration; toy camera effect; miniature effect; selective color; silhouette; high key; low key; U1 and U2 user settings; Active D-Lighting |
Self Timer: |
2s, 5s, 10s, 20s; 1 to 9 exposures seconds |
2/5/10/20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
No |
Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with redeye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off; Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 as master |
Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
7.0 m /
23.0 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Lens aperture dependent; Approx. 22/7, 26/8 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C) |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
ISO hot shoe |
ISO-type Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-II |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
RAW (NEF), lossless compressed, compressed 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Monaural Linear PCM) |
MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
Yes |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth |
USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Via Bluetooth |
Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth; optional wired or wireless |
Connections (extended): |
Type-C Mini HDMI with CEC, USB 2.0 |
USB 3.1 Gen1 USB-C, Type-C Mini HDMI, Accessory Terminal, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack, Built-in Wi-Fi |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.45 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.51 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.1 |
12.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
100 |
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RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.1 |
12.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
13 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.1 |
12.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
6 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.21 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.262 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.109 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.27 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.080 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
0.4 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
1.2 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
1550 shots |
2260 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
75 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL14a |
Proprietary EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable (ext. battery grip not supported) |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL15b Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
Included Software: |
ViewNX-i, ViewNX-Movie Editor, Capture NX-D, Nikon Transfer 2, Picture Control Utility 2 downloads |
Nikon software available for download |
OS Compatibility: |
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Notes & Features: |
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