Nikon D3500 vs Canon EOS M10

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D3500 and Canon EOS M10. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon D3500 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS M10 is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon D3500 were released 2018 and Canon EOS M10 was released 2015. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon D3500 2018
Canon EOS M10 2015

Type of camera

Nikon D3500 is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS M10 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D3500 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS M10 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 M10 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 M10 has 18 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 M10 18 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456

Nikon D3500 has a 34 % larger resolution than Canon EOS M10. 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 M10. Nikon D3500 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS M10 has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon D3500 100-25600
Canon EOS M10 100-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Canon EOS M10 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.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M10 belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3500
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M10

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 M10 can shoot up to 4,6 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D3500 5
Canon EOS M10 4,6

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 M10 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.

Nikon D3500 weighs 365 gr (equal to 0.8 lb) which is 21% heavier than Canon EOS M10 and its 301 gr (or 0.66 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon D3500 365 gr
0.8 lb
Canon EOS M10 301 gr
0.66 lb

Nikon D3500 vs Canon EOS M10 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D3500 and Canon EOS M10, 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 M10
Name Nikon D3500 Canon EOS M10
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
Release Date and Price
Nikon D3500
Canon EOS M10
Release Year 2018 2015
Release Date 2018-08-30 2015-10-13
MSRP 499 USD 599 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon D3500
Canon EOS M10
Camera Type DSLR Mirrorless
Sensor
Nikon D3500
Canon EOS M10
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 5184 x 3456 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 18 MP
Image Processor EXPEED 4 DIGIC 6
Image
Nikon D3500
Canon EOS M10
ISO Range 100 - 25600 100 - 12800
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 M10
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
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 11 49
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF-M

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 M10
Articulated LCD Fixed Tilting
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 921000 1040000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) No Viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.85× (0.57× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Nikon D3500
Canon EOS M10
Frames per second 5 fps 4,6 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 5 meters
External Flash Yes No
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon D3500
Canon EOS M10
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Nikon D3500
Canon EOS M10
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Nikon D3500
Canon EOS M10
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in, SnapBridge (Bluetooth only)
Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
Remote Control Yes (via Smartphone) Yes (via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Nikon D3500
Canon EOS M10
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details EN-EL14a lithium-ion battery and charger
LP-E12 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 1550 shots 255 shots
Width 124 mm 108 mm
Height 97 mm 67 mm
Depth 70 mm 35 mm
Weight 365 gram 301 gram