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Nikon D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera vs Nikon D5100 16.2MP DSLR Camera

Nikon D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera vs Nikon D5100 16.2MP DSLR Camer comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Nikon D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera	Nikon D5100 16.2MP DSLR Camera
key specs
Camera Type	DSLR Camera	DSLR Camera
Effective Pixels	24.2 MP	16.2 MP
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Display Type	TFT	-
Display Size	3 inch	3 inch
Battery Type	Lithium ion	Lithium ion
Touchscreen	No	-
general
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Model	D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera	D5100 16.2MP DSLR Camera
Model Name	D3500	D5100
Model Number	D3500	-
Color	Black	Black
SLR Variant	Body With 18-55 Mm F/3.5-5.6G Vr Lens	-
Type	DSLR Camera	DSLR Camera
Effective Pixels	24.2 MP	16.2 MP
Tripod Socket	Yes	Yes
Dimensions(WxHxD)	12.4 x 9.7 x 6.95 cm	7.9 x 12.8 x 9.7 cm
Weight	415 GM	-
Face Detection	Yes	Yes
Wide Angle	Yes	-
Temperature	0 to 40	0 to 40
Accessory Shoe	ISO 518 Hot-shoe with Sync and Data Contacts and Safety Lock	-
Lens Attachment	-	Body Only
sensor features
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Size	23.5 x 15.6	-
ISO Rating	ISO 100 - 25600	-
Other Sensor Features	Image Sensor Format DX	-
Maximum ISO	-	6400 ISO
Maximum FPS	-	4
Sensor Technology	-	CMOS
lens features
Lens Type	Single-lens Reflex Digital Camera	-
Lens Mount	Nikon F Mount (with AF Contacts)	-
Optical Zoom	83x	-
Manual Focus	Yes	Yes
Dust Reduction	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	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	-
Viewfinder Magnification	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	Autofocus (AF) Single-servo AF (AF-S), Full-time-servo AF (AF-F) Manual Focus (MF)	-
Auto Focus	Yes	Yes
Focus Points	1000 11-Point AF System	-
Metering Modes	Matrix	-
White Balancing	Modes Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 Types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual, All Except Preset Manual with Fine-tuning	Auto TTL white-balance with main image sensor and 420-pixel RGB sensor, Incandescent, Fluorescent 7 types , Direct, Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, preset manual.
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
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 Shutter	-
Shutter Speed	1/4000 - 30 sec	-
Self-timer	Yes	Yes
Continuous Shots	5fps shooting	Continuous shooting mode Approx. 4fps
Other Shutter Features	Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 EV, Bulb, Time	-
flash features
Built-in Flash	Yes	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	-
Flash Modes	-	Fill-flash, slow sync, auto slow sync, red-eye reduction, auto with red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, auto, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain with slow sync.
image features
Image Format	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	NEF 12 or 14-bit lossless compressed or compressed RAW, JPEG Baseline-compliant
Red Eye Reduction	Yes	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)	-
Image Sizing	-	4928 x 3264 L
Picture Angle	-	Approx 1.5x lens focal length
display features
Display Type	TFT	-
Display Size	3 inch	3 inch
Touch Screen	No	-
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)	-
LCD Display Image Resolution	-	921000 dots
LCD Display Video Resolution	-	1920 x 1080
connectivity features
Wifi	Yes	No
USB	-	2
storage and power features
Batteries Included	Yes	-
Battery Type	Lithium ion	Lithium ion
Upgradable Memory	-	Yes
Card Type	-	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Power Supply	-	EH-5a AC Adapter
audio and video features
Microphone	Yes	-
Audio Features	Audio Recording Format Linear PCM, Audio Recording Device Built-in Monaural Microphone, Sensitivity Adjustable	-
Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	-
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	-
Video Format	-	MOV movie H.264, MPEG-4 AVC compression format with Linear PCM sound Stereo sound with external microphone
Audio Video Interface	-	Audio / Video Output
modes and functions features
Delete Function	-	Yes
Shooting Modes	-	Single frame, Continuous 4fps, Self-timer, Delayed remote, Quick-response remote, Silent shuttle release, D-Movie.

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