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Nikon D3500

Nikon's 2018 beginner DSLR: 24.2MP APS-C, 11-point AF, 5fps and a 1,550-shot battery life in a 415 g body. Guide Mode teaches the basics, SnapBridge Bluetooth sends pictures to a phone, and video is 1080p/60.

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Battery EN-EL14a Same family: EN-EL14 1550 shots per charge (CIPA) From £29.00 · Ansmann EN-EL14 Battery (replacement for Nikon EN-EL14) Every EN-EL14a battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
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Core
Released
2018
Sensor
24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution
24.2 MP
Mount
Nikon F-mount (DX)
Dimensions
124 × 97 × 69.5mm
Weight
415g (with battery)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
11-point phase-detect (1 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view
Stabilisation
No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate
5fps
Battery Life
~1550 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
Full HD 1080p/60
Viewfinder
Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x
Screen
3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots
Memory Cards
Single SD slot
Connectivity
USB 2.0 (micro-USB), mini HDMI, Bluetooth (SnapBridge)
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
APS-C
Viewfinder Type
Optical (SLR)
Screen Type
Fixed
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
1550 shots
USB Power
No USB power
Dimensions
124 × 97 × 70mm
Weight (Grams)
415g
Autofocus Type
DSLR phase detect
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
5.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
25600
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/4000
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No
HDMI Port Type
Mini

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1 lens compatible with the Nikon F-mount (DX) mount.

AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
Nikon
AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
£149
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.8
Street
6.1
Travel
5.8
Wedding & Events
5.0
Documentary
4.2
Sports & Action
5.1
Landscape
4.9
Wildlife
5.5
Casual
4.6
Food
4.6
Macro
4.0
Architecture
4.9
Astrophotography
4.9
✅ Great For
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Street 6.1 Strong on viewfinder and battery life.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Macro 4.0 Held back by stabilisation and in-camera focus stacking.
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Documentary 4.2 Held back by audio and video capability.
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Casual 4.6 Held back by ease of use and stabilisation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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