Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D2Hs
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D3500 and Nikon D2Hs. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.
Nikon D3500 were released 2018 and Nikon D2Hs was released 2006. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Nikon D3500 | 2018 |
| Nikon D2Hs | 2006 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "DX") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Nikon D3500 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Nikon D2Hs | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** 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)
Resolution
Nikon D3500 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D2Hs has 4 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 |
| Nikon D2Hs |
4 MP
4021248 pixels 2464 x 1632 |
Nikon D3500 has a 497 % larger resolution than Nikon D2Hs. 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
Nikon D3500 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D2Hs. Nikon D3500 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon D2Hs has 200 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon D3500 | 100-25600 |
| Nikon D2Hs | 200-1600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
There is a big difference between these two cameras. Nikon D2Hs 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 Nikon D2Hs
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 Nikon D2Hs can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon D3500 | 5 |
| Nikon D2Hs | 8 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Nikon D3500. Unfortunately Nikon D2Hs does not support recording movies and movie clips.
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.
Nikon D2Hs weighs 1200 gr (equal to 2,65 lb) which is 229% heavier than Nikon D3500 and its 365 gr (or 0,8 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon D3500 | 365 gr 0,8 lb |
| Nikon D2Hs | 1200 gr 2,65 lb |
