How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Nikon
Nikon D5600 vs Nikon D3500
Short AnswerNikon D3500 wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionTie
Autofocus PointsNikon D5600
Battery LifeNikon D3500
WeightNikon D3500
Launch PriceNikon D3500
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A24.2
B24.2
Battery (Shots)
A970
B1550
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A465
B415
AF Points
A39
B11
Form Factor
124 × 97 × 70 mm
124 × 97 × 69.5 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Nikon D5600 If…
- Higher autofocus points (39 vs 11 )
Choose Nikon D3500 If…
- Higher battery life (1550 shots vs 970 shots)
- Lighter body (415 g vs 465 g)
- Costs less at launch ($499.95 vs $699)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Nikon D5600 | Nikon D3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 39 | 11 |
| Low-Light AF | -1 EV | -1 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 5 fps | 5 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/4000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror | Optical pentamirror |
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3" |
| LCD Type | Vari-angle | Fixed |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 1080 60p | 1080 60p |
| Internal Color | 8-bit 4:2:0 | 8-bit 4:2:0 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 465 g | 415 g |
| Card Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 970 Shots | 1550 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Launch Price | 699 | 499.95 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.