Nikon D300s vs Nikon D3500
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Optics
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Features
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Nikon D300s
Nikon D3500
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Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Model
D300s
D3500
Released
2009
2018
Announcement Date
July 30, 2009
August 30, 2018
Camera Type
DSLRDSLRCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Nikon D300s
Nikon D3500
Megapixels
12.3 MP
24 MP
Image Resolution
4288 x 2848 px
6000 x 4000 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
15.8 x 23.6 mm
15.6 x 23.5 mm
Sensor Format
APS-CAPS-CFrame Rate
7 fps
5 fps
Lens Mount
Nikon F DX
Nikon F
Image Processor
Expeed
Expeed 4
Aspect Ratio
3:23:2Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
6,400
25,600
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
6400
25600
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 8000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
51
11
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Optical (pentamirror)
Video
Nikon D300s
Nikon D3500
Video
Max Video Resolution
Standard HD
Full HDMax Video Dimensions
1280×720 px
1920×1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
24 p
60 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MPEG4, AVI
MOV
Features
Nikon D300s
Nikon D3500
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"3"Screen Resolution
920,000 dots
921,600 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Nikon D300s
Nikon D3500
Memory Card
SD / SDHC, Compact Flash
SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
EN-EL3e
EN-EL14a
Battery Life
950 shots
1,550 shots
USB Charging
Overall Score
N/A
Portrait (Color Depth)
22.5 bits
N/A
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
12.2 EVs
N/A
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
787
N/A
Scores
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Nikon D3500
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Nikon D3500
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