Nikon D3500 vs Canon EOS Kiss X10

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D3500 and Canon EOS Kiss X10. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon D3500 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS Kiss X10 is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D3500 has a "DX"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss X10 has a "APSC"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Nikon D3500 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss X10 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 25600.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Canon EOS Kiss X10 has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D3500 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D3500 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3500
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss X10

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D3500 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss X10 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Nikon D3500 and Canon EOS Kiss X10 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS Kiss X10 weighs 449 gr (equal to 0,99 lb) which is 23% heavier than Nikon D3500 and its 365 gr (or 0,8 lb).