Nikon D3500 vs Canon EOS R3
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D3500 and Canon EOS R3. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon D3500 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS R3 is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.
Nikon D3500 were released 2018 and Canon EOS R3 was released 2021. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Nikon D3500 | 2018 |
Canon EOS R3 | 2021 |
Type of camera
Nikon D3500 is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS R3 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D3500 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS R3 has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Nikon D3500 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS R3 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** 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 R3 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Nikon D3500 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS R3 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
ISO range
Canon EOS R3 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D3500. Canon EOS R3 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Nikon D3500 has 100 to 25600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Nikon D3500 | 100-25600 |
Canon EOS R3 | 100-102400 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
There is a big difference between these two cameras. Canon EOS R3 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.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R3 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3500
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R3
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 R3 can shoot up to 30 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Nikon D3500 | 5 |
Canon EOS R3 | 30 |
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 R3 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 R3 weighs 1015 gr (equal to 2.24 lb) which is 178% heavier than Nikon D3500 and its 365 gr (or 0.8 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Nikon D3500 | 365 gr 0.8 lb |
Canon EOS R3 | 1015 gr 2.24 lb |
Nikon D3500 vs Canon EOS R3 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D3500 and Canon EOS R3, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS R3 |
Name | Nikon D3500 | Canon EOS R3 |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS R3 |
Release Year | 2018 | 2021 |
Release Date | 2018-08-30 | 2021-04-14 |
MSRP | 499 USD | 5999 USD |
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Camera Type |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS R3 |
Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS R3 |
Sensor Size |
APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX" |
Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | EXPEED 4 | DIGIC X |
Image |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS R3 |
ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 102400 |
White Balance Presets | 12 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | No |
Image Stabilization | No |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS R3 |
Autofocus Motor | No | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 11 | 1053 |
Lens Mount |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
DX / APS-C (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS R3 |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3.2” |
Screen dots | 921000 | 4150000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.85× (0.57× 35mm equiv.) | 0.76× |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 5760000 |
Photography features |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS R3 |
Frames per second | 5 fps | 30 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
Built-in Flash Range | 7 meters | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS R3 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS R3 |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS R3 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in, SnapBridge (Bluetooth only) |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Yes (via Smartphone) | Yes (via smartphone) |
GPS | No |
Yes Built-in |
Body & Dimensions |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS R3 |
Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Built-in |
Battery Details |
EN-EL14a lithium-ion battery and charger
|
LP-E19 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 1550 shots | 760 shots |
Width | 124 mm | 150 mm |
Height | 97 mm | 143 mm |
Depth | 70 mm | 87 mm |
Weight | 365 gram | 1015 gram |