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Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7000

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Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2018October 2010
Image and sensor
Camera typeDSLRDSLR
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.6 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution24.2 MP16.2 MP
Largest image6000 × 40004928 × 3264
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–6400
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 systemDX CMOS with 16.2 million effective and 16.9 million total pixels; Image Sensor Cleaning and Image Dust Off reference data for optional Capture NX 2
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 Controls12-bit or 14-bit NEF RAW, lossless-compressed or compressed; JPEG Fine/Normal/Basic with size-priority or optimal-quality compression; simultaneous RAW and JPEG; Picture Controls and in-camera NEF processing
ISO detailISO 100–25600 in one-stop steps; Auto ISOStandard ISO 100–6400 in one-third or half stops; expansion up to Hi 2, ISO 25600 equivalent; automatic sensitivity control
Image processor–EXPEED 2
Lens and shooting
Lens mountNikon F mountNikon F mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst5 fps6 fps
Lens detailAutofocus supported with AF-P lenses and type E/G AF-S lenses; no body autofocus motor for screw-drive lensesNikon F mount with AF coupling and contacts; body autofocus motor supports compatible AF lenses. Compatible non-CPU AI lenses support A/M exposure and metering when lens data are supplied; non-AI, IX and F3AF lenses excluded
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 4800DX phase-detection module, 39 points including nine cross-type; -1 to +19 EV at ISO 100, 20°C; AF fine-tuning, dynamic nine/21/39 points, 3D tracking and auto-area AF. Live view uses contrast AF with AF-S or AF-F and face/wide/normal/tracking areas
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; 1/8000 to 30 seconds in half or one-third stops, Bulb and Time with optional ML-L3; tested to 150000 cycles; X-sync 1/250 second, up to 1/320 with reduced guide number
Burst detailApproximately 5 fps with manual focus, S/M exposure, 1/250 second or faster and other settings at defaultsHigh-speed approximately 6 fps; low-speed 1–5 fps; quiet release, mirror-up, interval timer, self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote modes; optional MB-D11 does not raise burst rate
Stabilisation detailOptical VR depends on the lens; no sensor-shift stabilisationOptical VR depends on the attached lens; no sensor-shift stabilisation
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 i-TTL flash, guide number approximately 12 m at ISO 100, 20°C; commander mode and accessory shoe; Auto FP with compatible external Speedlights
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; U1/U2 custom presets; 2016-segment RGB matrix, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±5 EV compensation; exposure/flash, white-balance and Active D-Lighting bracketing
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 at 24 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 EffectFull HD 1920 × 1080 at 24p (23.976 fps), 1280 × 720 at 30p/25p/24p and 640 × 424 at 30p/25p depending on NTSC/PAL setting; approximately 20 minutes maximum; MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with linear PCM audio. Photography Blog handling text incorrectly gives 1920 × 1280, MJPEG AVI and five-minute clips; own Nikon specification controls
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 specificationBuilt-in mono microphone; 3.5 mm external stereo microphone input with adjustable sensitivity
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,000921,000
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 three-inch TFT with 921000 dots on current US specification, rounded to 920000 on Japan specification; 170° viewing angle; top status LCD and live-view display; dots count subpixels
Viewfinder detailPentamirror; approximately 95% coverage, 0.85× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity and 18 mm eyepointGlass pentaprism, approximately 100% coverage and 0.94× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity; 19.5 mm eyepoint; grid display and depth-of-field preview
Connections and design
Battery life (maker's claim)1550 photographs1050 photographs
Body weight365 g690 g
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 28 September 2018; global announcement on 30 August 2018Nikon Japan records actual first sale on 29 October 2010; global announcement dated 15 September describes a new mid-class DX line, so no direct D90 predecessor is inferred
Recording mediaOne SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; UHS-I support for SDHC/SDXCTwo SD/SDHC/SDXC slots; overflow, backup or RAW/JPEG split recording and card-to-card copying
PortsHi-Speed Micro-USB and HDMI Type C; no wired accessory terminal, external microphone socket or infrared remote receiverHi-Speed USB, NTSC/PAL A/V output, mini HDMI Type C, 3.5 mm microphone input and accessory terminal for optional MC-DC2 remote or GP-1 GPS
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-FiOptional ML-L3 infrared release; no built-in Wi-Fi or GPS
Battery life detailEN-EL14a rechargeable lithium-ion battery; approximately 1550 photographs per charge under CIPA testing with Bluetooth disabledEN-EL15 lithium-ion battery; approximately 1050 shots per charge under CIPA conditions according to current Nikon USA specification; optional MB-D11 accepts one EN-EL15 or six AA cells
ChargingExternal MH-24 charger; optional EH-5c/EH-5b AC adapter with EP-5A power connectorExternal MH-25 charger; optional EH-5a mains adapter and EP-5B power connector
DimensionsApproximately 124 × 97 × 69.5 mmApproximately 132 × 105 × 77 mm
Weight detailApproximately 365 g body only or 415 g including battery and SD card, excluding body capApproximately 690 g body only; 780 g with battery and SD memory card, excluding body cap
MaterialsSlim monocoque body structure with a deeper grip and most operational buttons grouped on the right of the rear panelMagnesium-alloy top and rear covers; body joints sealed against dust and moisture
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxEN-EL14a battery, MH-24 charger, AN-DC3 strap, BF-1B body cap and DK-25 eyecupEN-EL15, MH-25, UC-E4 USB cable, EG-D2 A/V cable, AN-DC1 strap, BM-11 LCD cover, BF-1B body cap, BS-1 shoe cover, DK-5 eyepiece cap, DK-21 eyecup and ViewNX 2 CD-ROM

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