Nikon D3500 vs Canon EOS RP
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D3500 and Canon EOS RP. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon D3500 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS RP is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.
Nikon D3500 were released 2018 and Canon EOS RP was released 2019. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Nikon D3500 | 2018 |
Canon EOS RP | 2019 |
Type of camera
Nikon D3500 is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS RP 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 RP 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 RP | 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
Nikon D3500 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS RP has 26 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 RP |
26 MP
25958400 pixels 6240 x 4160 |
Canon EOS RP has a 8 % larger resolution than Nikon D3500. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS RP has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D3500. Canon EOS RP has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 40000 while Nikon D3500 has 100 to 25600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Nikon D3500 | 100-25600 |
Canon EOS RP | 100-40000 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
There is a big difference between these two cameras. Canon EOS RP 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 RP 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 RP
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 RP can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Nikon D3500 | 5 |
Canon EOS RP | 5 |
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 RP 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 RP weighs 485 gr (equal to 1.07 lb) which is 33% heavier than Nikon D3500 and its 365 gr (or 0.8 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Nikon D3500 | 365 gr 0.8 lb |
Canon EOS RP | 485 gr 1.07 lb |
Nikon D3500 vs Canon EOS RP Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D3500 and Canon EOS RP, 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 RP |
Name | Nikon D3500 | Canon EOS RP |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS RP |
Release Year | 2018 | 2019 |
Release Date | 2018-08-30 | 2019-02-14 |
MSRP | 499 USD | 1299 USD |
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Camera Type |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS RP |
Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS RP |
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 | CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 6240 x 4160 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 26 MP |
Image Processor | EXPEED 4 | DIGIC 8 |
Image |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS RP |
ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 40000 |
White Balance Presets | 12 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS RP |
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 | 4779 |
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 RP |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 921000 | 1040000 |
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.) | 0.7× |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 2360000 |
Photography features |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS RP |
Frames per second | 5 fps | 5 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 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 RP |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS RP |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS RP |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in, SnapBridge (Bluetooth only) |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Yes (via Smartphone) | Yes (via cable or smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Nikon D3500 |
Canon EOS RP |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
EN-EL14a lithium-ion battery and charger
|
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 1550 shots | 250 shots |
Width | 124 mm | 133 mm |
Height | 97 mm | 85 mm |
Depth | 70 mm | 70 mm |
Weight | 365 gram | 485 gram |