Nikon D3500 vs Canon EOS 1100D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D3500 and Canon EOS 1100D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon D3500 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 1100D is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.
Nikon D3500 were released 2018 and Canon EOS 1100D was released 2011. That is a 7 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Nikon D3500 | 2018 |
| Canon EOS 1100D | 2011 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D3500 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS 1100D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Nikon D3500 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Canon EOS 1100D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Nikon D3500 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1100D has 12,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Nikon D3500 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
| Canon EOS 1100D |
12,2 MP
12166656 pixels 4272 x 2848 |
Nikon D3500 has a 97 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1100D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Nikon D3500 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1100D. Nikon D3500 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS 1100D has 100 to 6400.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon D3500 | 100-25600 |
| Canon EOS 1100D | 100-6400 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
There is a big difference between these two cameras. Canon EOS 1100D has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D3500 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D3500 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3500
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1100D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D3500 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1100D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon D3500 | 5 |
| Canon EOS 1100D | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Nikon D3500 and Canon EOS 1100D can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 1100D weighs 495 gr (equal to 1.09 lb) which is 36% heavier than Nikon D3500 and its 365 gr (or 0.8 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon D3500 | 365 gr 0.8 lb |
| Canon EOS 1100D | 495 gr 1.09 lb |
Nikon D3500 vs Canon EOS 1100D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D3500 and Canon EOS 1100D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS 1100D |
| Name | Nikon D3500 | Canon EOS 1100D |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS 1100D |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Release Date | 2018-08-30 | 2011-02-07 |
| MSRP | 499 USD | 419 USD |
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Camera Type |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS 1100D |
| Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS 1100D |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX" |
APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 4272 x 2848 pixels |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 12,2 MP |
| Image Processor | EXPEED 4 | DIGIC 4 |
Image |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS 1100D |
| ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 6400 |
| White Balance Presets | 12 | 6 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS 1100D |
| Autofocus Motor | No | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
| Focus Points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens Mount |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
DX / 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 |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS 1100D |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 2.7” |
| Screen dots | 921000 | 230000 |
| Touch screen | No | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.85× (0.57× 35mm equiv.) | 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS 1100D |
| Frames per second | 5 fps | 3 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | 7 meters | 9 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | No | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS 1100D |
| Video recording | Yes | Yes |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
H.264 |
| Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
1280 x 720 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS 1100D |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS 1100D |
| HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Port | No | No |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in, SnapBridge (Bluetooth only) |
Yes Eye-Fi Connected |
| Remote Control | Yes (via Smartphone) | Yes (E3 connector) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS 1100D |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
EN-EL14a lithium-ion battery and charger
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Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 1550 shots | 700 shots |
| Width | 124 mm | 130 mm |
| Height | 97 mm | 100 mm |
| Depth | 70 mm | 78 mm |
| Weight | 365 gram | 495 gram |