The Nikon D3500 is an entry-level 24.2-megapixel DX format

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on August 30, 2018. The D3500 is available with two kits: with an 18-55mm lens for $499.95 and a two lens kit (18-55mm and 70-300mm lenses) for $849.95. It succeeds the

Nikon D3400 The Nikon D3400 is a 24.2-megapixel DX format DSLR Nikon F-mount camera officially launched by Nikon on August 17, 2016. It is marketed as an entry-level DSLR camera for beginners and experienced DSLR hobbyists. It replaces the D3300 as Nikon's en ...

. In 2019, the D3500 won the TIPA Best DSLR Camera award.

Features

The D3500 has the following features: * 24.2-megapixel

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. * Active D-Lighting. * Full HD and HD video recording (up to 60 frames/s). * Up to 5 frames per second continuous shooting. *

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sensitivity 100 to 25,600. * 11-point 3D Tracking Multi-CAM 1000

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sensor module. * 3D Color Matrix Metering II (only compatible with type-G and E lenses). * Bluetooth connectivity, but Wi-Fi not equipped. * Compatible with Nikon's SnapBridge app.

Predecessor comparison

The Nikon D3500 is the successor to the Nikon D3400 that was introduced on August 17, 2016, with the following improvements. * 45 g lighter body (415 g VS 460 g). * Longer battery life (1500 Shots VS 1200 Shots). * Improved deeper grip. * New button layout.

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