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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D60

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NikonD3500NikonD60
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2018February 2008
Image and sensor
Camera typeDSLRDSLR
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.6 × 15.8 mm
Effective resolution24.2 MP10.2 MP
Largest image6000 × 40003872 × 2592
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–1600
Sensor detailNikon DX CMOS with 24.16 million effective and 24.78 million total pixels; no optical low-pass filter; approximately 1.5× lens focal-length equivalent. Image Dust Off reference data uses Capture NX-D; no automatic vibrating sensor-cleaning systemNikon DX CCD with 10.2 million effective and 10.75 million total pixels; approximately 1.5× lens focal-length equivalent. Image Sensor Cleaning, Airflow Control System and Image Dust Off reference data; optional Capture NX required for dust-reference correction
Image formats12-bit compressed NEF RAW, JPEG and simultaneous RAW plus JPEG; maximum 6000 × 4000 pixels; Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape and Flat Picture ControlsCompressed 12-bit NEF RAW, JPEG and simultaneous RAW plus Basic JPEG; maximum 3872 × 2592 pixels; in-camera NEF processing and retouching. The US announcement calls RAW lossless, conflicting with the precise compressed specification; no lossless guarantee inferred
ISO detailISO 100–25600 in one-stop steps; Auto ISOISO 100–1600 in whole stops; Hi 1 expands to ISO 3200 equivalent
Image processor–EXPEED image-processing concept
Lens and shooting
Lens mountNikon F mountNikon F mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst5 fps3 fps
Lens detailAutofocus supported with AF-P lenses and type E/G AF-S lenses; no body autofocus motor for screw-drive lensesAutofocus with AF-S and AF-I motor-equipped lenses; no body autofocus motor. Other compatible AF lenses require manual focusing; non-CPU lenses require manual exposure without metering; IX and F3AF lenses unsupported
AutofocusMulti-CAM 1000; 11 phase-detection points including one cross-type; -1 to +19 EV at ISO 100, 20°C; AF-S/AF-C/AF-A, single-point, dynamic, auto-area and 11-point 3D tracking. Contrast-detection live view supports face, wide, normal and subject-tracking areasMulti-CAM 530 phase-detection module; three selectable focus points; -1 to +19 EV at ISO 100, 20°C; AF-S/AF-C/AF-A, single-point, dynamic-area and closest-subject modes; AF-assist illuminator and electronic rangefinder
ShutterElectronically controlled focal-plane shutter; 1/4000 to 30 seconds in one-third stops, Bulb and Time; flash sync 1/200 secondElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter; 1/4000 to 30 seconds in one-third stops, Bulb and Time with optional ML-L3 remote; flash sync 1/200 second
Burst detailApproximately 5 fps with manual focus, S/M exposure, 1/250 second or faster and other settings at defaultsUp to 3 fps with manual focus, S or M exposure, 1/250 second or faster and other settings at defaults; maker table lists six RAW or 100 Fine Large JPEG frames using a Panasonic PRO HIGH SPEED 1GB SD card; self-timer and optional ML-L3 delayed or immediate infrared remote release
Stabilisation detailOptical VR depends on the lens; no sensor-shift stabilisationOptical VR depends on the attached lens; no sensor-shift stabilisation. The pictured original AF-S DX 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR kit lens provides optical VR
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number approximately 7 m at ISO 100, 20°C, or 8 at manual full output; accessory shoeBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number approximately 12 m at ISO 100, 20°C, or 13 at manual full output; i-TTL and accessory shoe
Exposure controlsP/S/A/M, Auto, flash-off Auto, scene and special-effects modes; beginner Guide mode; 420-pixel RGB metering with matrix, centre-weighted and spot modes; ±5 EV compensation; Active D-Lighting on/offP/S/A/M, Auto and scene modes; 420-segment RGB matrix, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±5 EV compensation in one-third stops; Active D-Lighting selectable on or off
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps–
Video detailH.264 MOV at Full HD 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p or 720p 60p/50p; actual NTSC rates 59.94/29.97/23.976. Maximum 29 minutes 59 seconds, reduced to 20 or ten minutes depending on frame-rate/quality settings, or three minutes with Miniature EffectNo live movie recording or live-view composition. Stop-motion editing assembles up to 100 existing JPEG photographs into an animation; NTSC/PAL output is for playback
AudioBuilt-in mono microphone with adjustable sensitivity and linear PCM recording; no external microphone input. Photography Blog describes stereo sound, differing from Nikon’s technical specification–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size3″2.5″
Screen dots921,000230,000
Touchscreen–No
Tilting screen–No
Display detailFixed 3-inch TFT; approximately 921000 dots in the US, rounded to 920000 in Japan; 170° viewing angle and approximately 100% coverage; dots count subpixelsFixed 2.5-inch low-temperature-polysilicon TFT with approximately 230000 dots and 170° viewing angle; eye sensor automatically switches display off at the viewfinder; contextual help and playback magnification; dots count subpixels
Viewfinder detailPentamirror; approximately 95% coverage, 0.85× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity and 18 mm eyepointPentamirror; approximately 95% coverage, 0.80× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity and 18 mm eyepoint
Connections and design
Battery life (maker's claim)1550 photographs500 photographs
Body weight365 g495 g
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 28 September 2018; global announcement on 30 August 2018Nikon Japan records first sale on 22 February 2008; the 28 January US announcement states US availability beginning February, while the global announcement is dated 29 January
Recording mediaOne SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; UHS-I support for SDHC/SDXCOne SD/SDHC card slot; MMC unsupported
PortsHi-Speed Micro-USB and HDMI Type C; no wired accessory terminal, external microphone socket or infrared remote receiverHi-Speed USB with MTP/PTP and NTSC/PAL video output; optional ML-L3 infrared remote
Wireless connectionsBluetooth 4.1 with SnapBridge; automatic transfer of two-megapixel JPEGs and smartphone time/location synchronisation. Nikon’s updated announcement supports Bluetooth remote still capture using SnapBridge 2.5, manual original-JPEG transfer, and excludes RAW/movie transfer; no Wi-Fi–
Battery life detailEN-EL14a rechargeable lithium-ion battery; approximately 1550 photographs per charge under CIPA testing with Bluetooth disabledEN-EL9 rechargeable lithium-ion battery; approximately 500 photographs per charge under CIPA conditions with AF-S DX 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lens, as specified in the global announcement and US product page
ChargingExternal MH-24 charger; optional EH-5c/EH-5b AC adapter with EP-5A power connectorExternal MH-23 quick charger; optional EH-5a mains adapter with EP-5 power connector
DimensionsApproximately 124 × 97 × 69.5 mmApproximately 126 × 94 × 64 mm
Weight detailApproximately 365 g body only or 415 g including battery and SD card, excluding body capApproximately 495 g excluding battery, memory card and body cap
MaterialsSlim monocoque body structure with a deeper grip and most operational buttons grouped on the right of the rear panel–
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxEN-EL14a battery, MH-24 charger, AN-DC3 strap, BF-1B body cap and DK-25 eyecupEN-EL9 battery, MH-23 charger, UC-E4 USB cable, AN-DC1 strap, body cap, DK-5 eyepiece cap, DK-20 eyecup and Software Suite CD-ROM; regional accessories may differ

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