Nikon D3500 Specifications

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Product
NameNikon D3500
ManufacturerNikon
Release Date and Price
Release Year2018
Release Date2018-08-30
MSRP499 USD
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Camera Type
Camera TypeDSLR
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DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras
Sensor
Sensor SizeAPS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
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Sensor TypeCMOS
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Dust on the sensor? Read our Cleaning Guide
Resolution6000 x 4000 pixels
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Megapixels24 MP (24000000 total pixels)
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Image ProcessorEXPEED 4
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Image
ISO Range100 - 25600
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White Balance Presets12
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Custom White BalanceYes
Setting Up Custom White Balance in Your Camera
Image StabilizationNo
Image Stabilization in Digital and Mirrorless Cameras
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Optics and Focus
Autofocus MotorNo
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AutofocusContract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView

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Focus Points11
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Lens MountNikon F

List of all compatible lenses
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Focal Length MultiplierDX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm

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Screen and viewfinder
Articulated LCDFixed
Screen size3”
Screen dots921000
TouchscreenNo
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Screen TypeTFT LCD
Live viewYes
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Viewfinder TypeOptical (pentamirror)
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Viewfinder Coverage95%
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Viewfinder Magnification0.85× (0.57× 35mm equiv.)
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Viewfinder ResolutionN/A
Photography features
Frames per second5 fps
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Minimum Shutter Speed30 seconds
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Maximum Shutter Speed1/4000 seconds
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Built-in FlashYes
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Built-in Flash Range7 meters
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External FlashYes
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Self-TimerYes
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Time-lapseNo
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Metering ModesMulti
Center Weighted
Spot

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Exposure Compensation+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
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Videography features
Video RecordingYes
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Video FormatMPEG4
H.264

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Video Resolution1280 x 720
1920 x 1080

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Built-in MicrophoneYes
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Built-in SpeakersYes
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Storage
Memory CardSD/SDHC

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Connectivity
HDMI OutputYes
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Microphone PortNo
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Headphone PortNo
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WirelessYes
Built-in, SnapBridge (Bluetooth only)

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Remote ControlYes (via Smartphone)
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GPSNo
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Body and Dimensions
Enviromentally sealedNo
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BatteryBattery Pack
Battery DetailsEN-EL14a lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery SKUEN-EL14a
Battery Life1550 shots according to CIPA
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Width124 mm
Height97 mm
Depth70 mm
Weight365 gram including battery
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