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Predecessor: |
Canon XS
XS vs T3
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Nikon D3400
D3400 vs D3500
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Successor: |
Canon T5
T3 vs T5
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Model Number: |
T3 |
D3500 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$599.99 |
$499.95 |
Street Price: |
$199.00 |
$623.45 |
Date Available: |
2011-03-15 |
2018-09-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
24.8 oz
(702 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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21.7 oz
(615 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
5.1 x
3.9 x
3.1 in.
(130 x
100 x
78 mm)
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4.9 x
3.8 x
2.7 in.
(124 x
97 x
70 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
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Effective Megapixels: |
12.2 |
24.2 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
323.4mm2 (22.00mm x 14.70mm) |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.15 microns |
3.92 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.6x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
62 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.9 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.0 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
755 |
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Image Resolution: |
4272 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
3:2), 3088 x 2056
(6.3 MP,
3:2), 2256 x 1504
(3.4 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2), 720 x 480
(0.3 MP,
3:2) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4496 x 3000
(13.5 MP,
3:2), 2992 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
2.9 |
5.1 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30/25)
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1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
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Movie File Format: |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Monaural Linear PCM) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Canon EF/EF-S |
Nikon F |
Lens: |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II |
Nikkor AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
29 -
88mm
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27 -
83mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.06x |
3.06x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele) |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T); 7 diaphragm blades |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
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Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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56 -
38 cm
22.0 -
15.0 in
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Filter Thread: |
58.0mm |
55.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Phase Detect with TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor: 9 points; 1 cross-type f/5.6, 8 single-axis; Live View: Phase Detect, Contrast Detect, Face Detect modes |
OVF: Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 10 line-type; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +0.5 diopter |
SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter, Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.50x |
0.57x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.80x |
0.85x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.7 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,400 dots
(76,800 px)
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps |
Auto, 100 - 25600 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual; all except Preset Manual with fine tuning |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
63-zone Evaluative (linked to any AF point), Center-weighted, Partial (10%); iFCL with dual layer sensor |
420-segment 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted (75% given to 8 mm circle in center of frame), Spot (3.5mm/2.5%) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports,Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field AE |
Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait; Special Effects: Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera, Miniature, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key |
Self Timer: |
10, 2, Continuous (2-10) seconds |
2s, 5s, 10s, 20s; 1 to 9 exposures seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
No |
No |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
E-TTL II: Auto, Manual flash; Red-Eye Reduction; Second Curtain Synchro |
Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with redeye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off; Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 as master |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
9.2 m /
30.2 ft.
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7.0 m /
23.0 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens aperture dependent |
Lens aperture dependent; Approx. 22/7, 26/8 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
ISO hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
.CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Monaural Linear PCM) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wired (RS-60E3) |
Via Bluetooth |
Connections (extended): |
Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, Wired Remote Jack |
Type-C Mini HDMI with CEC, USB 2.0 |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.42 |
0.45 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.42 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
4 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.76 |
0.51 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
2.9 |
5.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
17 |
100 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
2.0 |
5.1 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
3 |
13 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
1.4 |
5.1 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
1 |
6 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.31 seconds |
0.21 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
0.93 seconds |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.099 seconds |
0.262 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.134 seconds |
0.109 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.32 seconds |
0.27 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.113 seconds |
0.080 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Optical Viewfinder:
Wide-area AF lag: 0.190s
Live View AF lags:
Phase Detect = 1.244s
Contrast Detect = 0.927s
Prefocused = 0.099s |
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Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
1.8 seconds |
1.2 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
220 shots |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
700 shots |
1550 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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75 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary LP-E10 |
Proprietary EN-EL14a |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LP-E10 Lithium-ion rechargeble
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
EOS Digital Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional, Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, Video Snapshot Task, PhotoStitch) |
ViewNX-i, ViewNX-Movie Editor, Capture NX-D, Nikon Transfer 2, Picture Control Utility 2 downloads |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+ |
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Notes & Features: |
Feature Guide, Basic + Function, Video Snapshot, 720p Movies. |
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