Nikon Z5II vs Nikon D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Nikon Z5II	Nikon D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera
key specs
Camera Type	DSLR Camera	DSLR Camera
Effective Pixels	24.1 MP	24.2 MP
Sensor Type	BSI CMOS	CMOS
Display Type	OLED	TFT
Battery Type	Lithium ion	Lithium ion
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Display Size	-	3 inch
general
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Model	Z5II	D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera
Release date	April 23, 2025	-
Model Name	Z5II	D3500
Series	Z	-
Color	Black	Black
Type	DSLR Camera	DSLR Camera
Effective Pixels	24.1 MP	24.2 MP
Tripod Socket	0.635	Yes
Dimensions(WxHxD)	134x100x72	12.4 x 9.7 x 6.95 cm
Weight	620.00 kg	415 GM
Ports	USB Type-C, 3.5mm, HDMI Type-D	-
Model Number	-	D3500
SLR Variant	-	Body With 18-55 Mm F/3.5-5.6G Vr Lens
Face Detection	-	Yes
Wide Angle	-	Yes
Temperature	-	0 to 40
Accessory Shoe	-	ISO 518 Hot-shoe with Sync and Data Contacts and Safety Lock
sensor features
Sensor Type	BSI CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Size	35.9x23.9	23.5 x 15.6
Maximum ISO	64000	-
Maximum FPS	120	-
ISO Speed Range	120-64000	-
ISO Rating	-	ISO 100 - 25600
Other Sensor Features	-	Image Sensor Format DX
lens features
Compatible Lens	Nikkor Z Mount	-
Dust Reduction	Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data	Yes
Lens Type	-	Single-lens Reflex Digital Camera
Lens Mount	-	Nikon F Mount (with AF Contacts)
Optical Zoom	-	83x
Manual Focus	-	Yes
Other Lens Features	-	Reflex Mirror Quick Return, Lens Aperture Instant Return, Electronically Controlled, Lens Servo Single-servo AF (AF-S), Continuous-servo AF (AF-C), Auto AF-S/AF-C Selection (AF-A), Predictive Focus Tracking Activated Automatically According to Subject Status Manual Focus (MF) Electronic Rangefinder Can be used, Mode Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction, Auto Slow Sync, Auto Slow Sync with Red-eye Reduction, Fill-flash, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync with Red-eye Reduction, Rear-curtain with Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Sync, Off, Lens Servo Autofocus (AF) - Single-servo AF (AF-S), Full-time-servo AF (AF-F) Manual Focus (MF), Frame size (pixels) and Frame Rate 1920 x 1080, 60 p (Progressive), 50 p, 30 p, 25 p, 24 p 1280 x 720, 60 p, 50 p Actual Frame Rates for 60 p, 50 p, 30 p, 25 p, and 24 p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps Respectively, Options Support Both High and Normal Image Quality
viewfinder features
View Finder	1.27	Yes
View Finder Type	Quad VGA OLED	-
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.8x	Approx 0.85 x (50 mm f/1.4 Lens at Infinity, -1.0 m)
Other Viewfinder Features	-	Viewfinder Type Eye-level Pentamirror Single-lens Reflex Viewfinder, Eyepoint 18 mm (-1.0 m, From Center Surface of Viewfinder Eyepiece Lens)
focus features
Focus Mode	Hybrid phase-detection	Autofocus (AF) Single-servo AF (AF-S), Full-time-servo AF (AF-F) Manual Focus (MF)
Focus Range	-10 to +19 EV	-
Focus Points	273	1000 11-Point AF System
Metering Modes	Matrix, center-weighted, highlight-weighted	Matrix
Auto Focus	-	Yes
White Balancing	-	Modes Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 Types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual, All Except Preset Manual with Fine-tuning
Other Focus Features	-	Frame Coverage Approx 95% Horizontal and 95% Vertical, Focusing Screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII Screen, Autofocus Support Autofocus is Available with AF-P and Type E and G AF-S Lenses, Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 Lens, 20 DegreeC) Matrix or Center-weighted Metering - 0 to 20 EV Spot Metering - 2 to 20 EV, Autofocus System Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 Autofocus Sensor Module with TTL Phase Detection, 11 Focus Points (Including One Cross-type Sensor), and AF-assist Illuminator (Range Approx 0.5 to 3 m), Detection Range - 1 to + 19 EV (ISO 100, 20 DegreeC), Focus Point 11 Can be Selected from 11 Focus Points, AF-area Mode Single-point AF, Dynamic-area AF, Auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (11 Points), Focus Lock Focus Can be Locked by Pressing Shutter-release Button Halfway (Single-servo AF) or by Pressing AE-L/AF-L Button, AF-area Mode Face-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, Subject-tracking AF, Autofocus Contrast-detect AF Anywhere in Frame
exposure features
Spot Meter	4mm	-
Other Exposure Features	-	Auto Modes (Auto, Flash off), Programmed Auto with Flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S); Aperture-priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Metering Method Matrix Metering - 3D Color Matrix Metering II Center-weighted Metering Weight of 75% given to 8 mm Circle in Center of Frame Spot Metering Meters 3.5 mm Circle (About 2.5% of Frame) Centered on Selected Focus Point, Exposure Meter Coupling CPU, Exposure Compensation Can be Adjusted by -5 to +5 EV in Increments of 1/3 EV in P, S, A, M, Scene, and Night Vision Modes, ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO 100 to 25600 in steps of 1 EV Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Available
shutter features
Shutter Type	Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter, electronic front-curtain shutter, electronic shutter	Electronically-controlled Vertical-travel Focal-plane Shutter
Shutter Speed	1/8000 to 30s	1/4000 - 30 sec
Release Modes	Single frame, continuous low-speed, continuous high-speed, continuous high-speed (extended), high-speed frame capture + with Pre-Release Capture, self-timer	-
Self-timer	-	Yes
Continuous Shots	-	5fps shooting
Other Shutter Features	-	Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 EV, Bulb, Time
flash features
Flash Modes	Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off	-
Built-in Flash	-	Yes
Flash Compensation	-	Can be Adjusted by - 3 to + 1 EV
Other Flash Features	-	Effective Angle of View Nikon DX Format, Focal Length Equivalent to Approx 1.5x that of Lenses with FX Format Angle of View, Flash Sync Speed X=1/200 s, Synchronizes with Shutter at 1/200 s or Slower, Built-in Flash Auto, Portrait, Close Up, Night Portrait, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera Effect Auto Flash with Auto Pop-up P, S, A, M Manual Pop-up with Button Release, Flash-ready Indicator Lights When Built-in Flash or Optional Flash Unit is Fully Charged, Flashes After Flash is Fired at Full Output
image features
Image Format	NEF (RAW), JPEG, HEIF,	NEF (RAW) 12 bit, Compressed JPEG JPEG-baseline Compliant with Fine (Approx 14), Normal (Approx 18), or Basic (Approx 116) Compression NEF (RAW) + JPEG Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats
Gross Pixel	28.28	-
Maximum Resolution	24.5	-
Image Stabilizer	Vibration Reduction	-
Picture Angle	170	-
HDR Support	Yes	-
Image Processor	EXPEED 7	-
Slow Motion	HD/120p	-
Red Eye Reduction	-	Yes
Other Image Features	-	Image Size (pixels) (L) 6000 x 4000 (24.0 p) (M) 4496 x 3000 ( 13.5 p) (S) 2992 x 2000 ( 6.0 p)
display features
Display Type	OLED	TFT
Display Resolution	Quad VGA	-
Touch Screen	Yes	No
Display Size	-	3 inch
LCD Display	-	Image Size (pixels) (L) 6000 x 4000 (24.0 p) (M) 4496 x 3000 ( 13.5 p) (S) 2992 x 2000 ( 6.0 p)
Other Display Features	-	Monitor Size 7.5 cm Diagonal, Monitor Type TFT LCD with 170Degree viewing Angle, Approx 100% Frame Coverage and Brightness Adjustment, Monitor Resolution Approx 921 k-dot (VGA), Playback Full-frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 Images or Calendar) Playback with Playback Zoom, Playback Zoom Cropping, Playback Face Zoom, Movie Playback, Photo and/or Movie Slide Shows, Histogram Display, Highlights, Photo Information, Location Data Display, Auto Image Rotation, Picture Rating, and Image Comment (Up to 36 Characters)
connectivity features
HDMI	Yes	-
USB	Yes	-
Wifi	Yes	Yes
storage and power features
Inbuilt Memory	No	-
Card Type	SD, SDHC, SDXC	-
Batteries Included	Yes	Yes
Battery Type	Lithium ion	Lithium ion
Battery Life	125 hours	-
Number of Batteries	1	-
Other Storage Features	dual card slots	-
audio and video features
Microphone	Stereo	Yes
Video Resolution	4K	1920 x 1080
Video Format	N-LOG, HLG, SDR	-
Audio Features	-	Audio Recording Format Linear PCM, Audio Recording Device Built-in Monaural Microphone, Sensitivity Adjustable
Video Features	-	Picture Control System Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat, Selected Picture Control Can be Modified, Media SD, SDHC (UHS-I Compliant), SDXC (UHS-I Compliant), Approximate Frame Advance Rate Up to 5 fps Note - Frame Rates Assume Manual Focus, Manual or Shutter-priority Auto Exposure, A Shutter Speed of 1/250 s or Faster, and Other Settings at Default Values, Active D-lighting On, Off, Sync Terminal AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter (Available Separately), File Format MOV, Video Compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding

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