Canon T6s vs Nikon D3500

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Canon T6s vs Nikon D3500

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon T6s conclusion.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Canon 77D
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Differences

Canon T6s advantages over Nikon D3500

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 83 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More cross-type AF points
19 vs 1
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Less shutter lag
0.09 vs 0.21 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More AF points
19 vs 11
More AF points improve autofocus
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 100 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon D3500 advantages over Canon T6s

Less expensive
$597 vs $799
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 0.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1550 vs 440 shots
Capture more photos
Newer
6 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
615g vs 1047g
Lighter weight
More viewfinder magnification
0.57x vs 0.51x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger RAW buffer
13 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Pentaprism viewfinder
Neither provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Good high ISO performance for its class; Very fast autofocus; Servo AF in Live View; Quick Control Dial & top-plate LCD screen.
Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Below average battery life; No 60p video frame rate.
Read our Canon T6s Review

Great image quality for its class; Excellent high ISO performance for APS-C; Fast single-shot AF speeds; Compact, easy to use design; Incredible value at under $500 with lens.
11-point AF system feels out-dated; Underwhelming C-AF performance; Below average viewfinder coverage accuracy; No touchscreen; Limited wireless features.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D5300

Canon T6s

Nikon D5300

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

Compare Canon T6s vs Nikon D5300

Nikon D3500

Nikon D5300

$709
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5300

Compared to Pentax K-70

Canon T6s

Pentax K-70

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6s vs Pentax K-70

Nikon D3500

Pentax K-70

$709
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$597
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

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Compared to Canon 77D

Canon T6s

Canon 77D

$619
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer

$550
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Canon T6s vs Canon 77D

Nikon D3500

Canon 77D

$709
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$550
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Canon 77D

Compared to Canon SL2

Canon T6s

Canon SL2

$619
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Top deck display

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon T6s vs Canon SL2

Nikon D3500

Canon SL2

$709
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Canon SL2

Compared to Canon SL3

Canon T6s

Canon SL3

$619
APS-C

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

$632
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

Compare Canon T6s vs Canon SL3

Nikon D3500

Canon SL3

$709
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

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