Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Nikon D3500
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Nikon Coolpix P1000: 1415 g ; Nikon D3500: 365 g
- Sensor size: Nikon Coolpix P1000: 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) ; Nikon D3500: 23.5 x 15.6 mm
- Sensor resolution: Nikon Coolpix P1000: 4612 x 3468 ; Nikon D3500: 6045 x 4003
- Effective megapixels: Nikon Coolpix P1000: 16.0 ; Nikon D3500: 24.2
- Max. video mode: Nikon Coolpix P1000: 3840x2160 (30p/25p) ; Nikon D3500: 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
- Battery: Nikon Coolpix P1000: EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery ; Nikon D3500: EN-EL14a lithium-ion battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Nikon D3500 (24.2).
| Specification | Nikon Coolpix P1000 | Nikon D3500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | Coolpix P1000 | D3500 |
| Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 146.3 x 118.8 x 181.3 mm | 124 x 97 x 69.5 mm |
| Weight | 1415 g | 365 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 4612 x 3468 | 6045 x 4003 |
| Crop factor | 5.62 | 1.53 |
| Total megapixels | 16.79 | 24.78 |
| Effective megapixels | 16.0 | 24.2 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-6400 | Auto, 100-25600 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 5.0 | 12.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 3840x2160 (30p/25p) | 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 921,600 dots | 921,600 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery | EN-EL14a lithium-ion battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | f2.8 - f8 | — |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | f15.7 - f45 | — |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 24 - 3000 mm | — |
| Optical zoom | 125x | — |
| Digital zoom | Yes | No |
| Normal focus range | 30 cm | — |
| Macro focus range | 1 cm | — |