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Nikon D3500

61 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 61 reviews of Nikon D3500. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviews about the image quality and portability are generally positive. The performance and usability also get good views, but comments about the size and focus are different. There are some negative opinions about the contrast and viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon D3500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Rod Lawton (trustedreviews.com)

Nikon D3500 Review | Trusted Reviews

Nikon D3500 review: Nikon has hit a winning formula with this cheap-but-great starter DSLR, which is an ideal first 'proper' camera for beginners.

Good quality kit lens ; Very good image quality ; Fast and silent autofocus ; Unexpectedly snappy live view ; Great for keen learners ; Value for money

Fixed rear screen ; Video is HD rather than 4K ; Chunky compared to a mirrorless camera

The D3500 is a solid, well-specified entry-level DSLR that gives beginners good handling, great performance and real value for money

Dec, 2018

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Expert review by : Phil Hall (techradar.com)

Nikon D3500 review

It's no longer new, but the Nikon D3500 remains the best DSLR for beginners who are looking to take their photography to the next step.

Excellent image quality Remarkable 1,550-shot battery life Handy Guide mode Compact for a DSLR Easy to use

No 4K video No touchscreen control Bluetooth, but no Wi-Fi

It's now over two years old, but the Nikon D3500 remains the best DSLR around for beginners looking to embrace creative, manual photography. Built around a solid core of great image quality, intuitive menus and a superb battery life, the D3500 now...

Jun, 2021

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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (t3.com)

Nikon D3500 review

Does this entry-level digital SLR deserve its ‘classic' tag? Find out in T3's review of the Nikon D3500

Nov, 2020

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Expert review by : Dave Stevenson (expertreviews.co.uk)

Nikon D3500 review: The budget DSLR king now has £90 off

A superb budget DSLR that's tailor-made for beginners, but it's not a huge improvement on the D3400

Lightweight ; Great for beginners ; Good image quality

ISO controls are finicky ; No audio-in jack ; No manual/autofocus button

If you already own the D3500’s predecessor, the D3400, this is not a worthwhile upgrade. There simply aren’t enough improvements to justify the faff. Indeed, it’s hard to name many DSLRs from which this would be a significant upgrade. However, with...

Dec, 2019

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Nikon D3500 dslr and mirrorless camera review

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The Nikon D3500 is an entry-level DSLR camera that promises high-quality images at an attractively low price. It has the potential to be the ideal DSLR for beginners, but does the Nikon D3500 live up to expectations or does it fall short? Read our full...

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Joshua Waller (ephotozine.com)

Nikon D3500 Review

We review the new Nikon D3500 - the compact entry-level DSLR from Nikon, with a 24mp APS-C CMOS sensor, and built-in Bluetooth for easy image transfer.

The Nikon D3500 is a very compact Digital SLR, and offers DSLR quality images, thanks to a large APS-C CMOS sensor. The 18-55mm kit lens performs reasonably well for a kit-lens. For better results, there are a number of affordable prime lenses...

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Joshua Waller (ephotozine.com)

Nikon D3500 Hands-On Photos

We take a look at the new Nikon D3500, Nikon's entry level DSLR, at Photokina 2018.

Sep, 2018

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Expert review by : Jeanette D Moses (dpreview.com)

Nikon D3500 review

It's inexpensive, lightweight and will keep going for days on a single battery charge. While it's not great for video and its wireless image transfer is slow, the D3500 is a simple and un-intimidating camera that's a great starting point for beginners.

Jan, 2020

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Nikon D3500

The Nikon D3500 doesn't offer a lot of upgrades, but cements its value as a strong entry-level camera thanks to a lower price point.

Compact. Affordable. 24MP resolution. 5fps continuous shooting. Automatic image transfer via Bluetooth. In-camera shooting guide for beginners.

Fixed LCD omits touch support. Contrast-based live view focus not ideal for video. No mic input.

Bottom Line: The Nikon D3500 doesn't offer a lot of upgrades, but cements its value as a strong entry-level camera thanks to a lower price point.

Feb, 2019

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Expert review by : Michael Palmer (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon D3500

Nikon is doing everything it can lately to regain its position in the camera world with the announcement of their new flagship mirrorless cameras the Z7 and the Z6. But those are specialty items, cameras that are targeted for professionals and...

Aug, 2018

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