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The Nikon D3500 is a compact, remarkably lightweight DX-format DSLR designed to bridge the gap between smartphone convenience and professional image quality. Built for beginners, travelers, and budding content creators, the D3500 packs a high-resolution 24.2MP sensor and a powerful EXPEED 4 processor into an ergonomic, highly packable body. Featuring Nikon’s renowned Guide Mode to teach you the fundamentals of photography in real-time, along with seamless Bluetooth smartphone connectivity, this camera body serves as the perfect foundation for anyone looking to master manual exposure, capture breathtaking low-light scenes, and step into the expansive world of interchangeable Nikkor lenses.
24.2MP DX-Format Sensor & EXPEED 4 Processing
24.2MP CMOS Sensor (No Optical Low-Pass Filter): Engineered without an optical low-pass filter (OLPF), the 24.2 Megapixel APS-C sensor captures stunningly sharp textures, crisp landscapes, and fine details. The larger sensor size allows for beautiful, organic background separation that smartphones simply cannot replicate.
EXPEED 4 Image Processor: Powers a highly responsive operational pipeline, enabling continuous burst shooting at up to 5 fps to lock onto fast-paced candid moments, sporting events, or active pets.
Impressive Low-Light Sensitivity: Features a broad native sensitivity range of ISO 10025600, allowing you to capture clean, low-noise imagery in dimly lit interiors, during evening family gatherings, or under the night sky without a harsh flash.
Full HD Video Capture: Records crisp Full HD 1080p video at smooth frame rates up to 60 fps, providing a fluid cinematic look for vlogging, family journals, and casual video production.
Intuitive Guide Mode & Advanced Autofocus
Interactive On-Board Guide Mode: Acts as a built-in photography tutor directly on your camera. By selecting Guide Mode, the camera asks what type of scene you want to capture and explicitly shows you which manual adjustments to make, helping you master settings like aperture and shutter speed on the go.
11-Point Multi-CAM 1000 AF System: Outfitted with an 11-point phase-detection autofocus matrix that quickly locks onto targets across the frame. It features a high-precision center cross-type sensor to maintain critical sharpness, even in low-contrast or challenging lighting conditions.
Active Subject Tracking: Works in tandem with predictive autofocus algorithms to maintain a steady, sharp lock on moving subjects as they approach or recede from the camera.
Ergonomic Form Factor & Bluetooth SnapBridge
Ultra-Lightweight & Deep Handgrip: Weighing a mere 12.9 ounces (body only), the D3500 features a redesigned, deeply recessed handgrip that mimics the handling of high-end pro DSLRs. It fits securely in your hand for comfortable, fatigue-free shooting all day long.
Always-On Bluetooth SnapBridge Connectivity: Utilizes energy-efficient Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to maintain a constant background link with your smartphone via the SnapBridge app. The camera can automatically transfer low-res preview copies to your device the moment you take the shot, making instant social sharing completely seamless.
Bright 3.0″ LCD & Optical Viewfinder: Features a crisp, lag-free optical viewfinder that gives you a bright, real-time look at your composition—ideal for tracking fast subjects in direct sunlight. This sits next to a large 3.0-inch 921k-dot rear LCD screen for clear menu navigation and image playback review.
Uncompromising Battery Efficiency: Known for its legendary power management, the camera’s internal electronics are optimized to squeeze out up to an incredible 1,550 shots per single charge (when paired with the EN-EL14a battery), vastly outlasting competing mirrorless cameras.
Expansive F-Mount Lens Ecosystem
Native Compatibility with AF-P & AF-S Optics: The physical Nikon F-mount unlocks plug-and-play compatibility with a massive catalog of high-performance Nikkor lenses. Build your ideal creative kit by adding ultra-wide zooms, dedicated macro portrait primes, or powerful telephoto lenses over time.
Note on Compatibility: The D3500 utilizes Nikon’s modern electronic stepping architecture. It achieves full electronic autofocus when paired with AF-P and AF-S lenses (older AF-D lenses will meter perfectly but require manual focusing).
Technical Specifications
Sensor Type: 24.2 Megapixel DX-Format (APS-C) CMOS Sensor
Image Processing Engine: EXPEED 4
Autofocus Layout: 11-Point Phase-Detection System with 1 Center Cross-Type Point
ISO Sensitivity Range: ISO 100 to 25600 (Auto ISO Fully Supported)
Video Quality: Full HD 1080p at 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p
Rear Screen Monitor: 3.0″ 921k-Dot Fixed TFT Color LCD
Wireless Connections: Built-In Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) / SnapBridge App Compatible
Media Bay: Single Slot for SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I Compliant) Cards
Weight: Approx. 12.9 oz (365 grams) Body Only (Excluding Battery and Media)
