Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D7500

Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.

Key differences

Year: Nikon D3500: 2018 ; Nikon D7500: 2017
Weight: Nikon D3500: 365 g ; Nikon D7500: 640 g
Sensor size: Nikon D3500: 23.5 x 15.6 mm ; Nikon D7500: 23.5 x 15.7 mm
Sensor resolution: Nikon D3500: 6045 x 4003 ; Nikon D7500: 5600 x 3733
Effective megapixels: Nikon D3500: 24.2 ; Nikon D7500: 20.9
Max. video mode: Nikon D3500: 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) ; Nikon D7500: 4K 30p (3840 x 2160)
Battery: Nikon D3500: EN-EL14a lithium-ion battery ; Nikon D7500: EN-EL15a lithium-ion rechargeable battery

Larger prints and more cropping detail: Nikon D3500 (24.2).

Specification	Nikon D3500	Nikon D7500
General
Model	D3500	D7500
Year	2018	2017
Body
Dimensions	124 x 97 x 69.5 mm	135.5 x 104 x 72.5 mm
Weight	365 g	640 g
Sensor
Sensor size	23.5 x 15.6 mm	23.5 x 15.7 mm
Sensor resolution	6045 x 4003	5600 x 3733
Total megapixels	24.78	21.51
Effective megapixels	24.2	20.9
Image
Max. image resolution	6000 x 4000	5568 x 3712
ISO	Auto, 100-25600	Auto, 100 - 51200 (expandable to 50 - 1640000)
Exposure & Shutter
Max. shutter speed	1/4000 sec	1/8000 sec
Metering	Multi, Center-weighted, Spot	Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot
Exposure compensation	±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)	±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Autofocus & Drive
Autofocus type	—	TTL phase detection
AF phase-detection points	—	51 (15 cross-type)
Max burst speed	—	8 fps
Video
Max. video mode	1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)	4K 30p (3840 x 2160)
Display & Viewfinder
Screen size	3"	3.2"
Viewfinder	Optical (pentamirror)	Optical (pentaprism)
Power
Battery	EN-EL14a lithium-ion battery	EN-EL15a lithium-ion rechargeable battery
CIPA rated shots	—	950 shots
Lens & Focus
Digital zoom	No	—