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61 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 61 reviews of Nikon D3500. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Opinions about the image quality and portability are overall positive. The performance and usability also get good feedback. Many are less positive about the viewfinder and screen, while views are divided on the size.
price, usability, performance, portability, image quality
screen, viewfinder
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon D3500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.
See all Nikon Digital CamerasExpert review by : Rod Lawton (trustedreviews.com)
Nikon D3500 review: Nikon has hit a winning formula with this cheap-but-great starter DSLR, which is an ideal first 'proper' camera for beginners.
Good quality kit lens ; Very good image quality ; Fast and silent autofocus ; Unexpectedly snappy live view ; Great for keen learners ; Value for money
Fixed rear screen ; Video is HD rather than 4K ; Chunky compared to a mirrorless camera
The D3500 is a solid, well-specified entry-level DSLR that gives beginners good handling, great performance and real value for money
Expert review by : Phil Hall (techradar.com)
It's no longer new, but the Nikon D3500 remains the best DSLR for beginners who are looking to take their photography to the next step.
Excellent image quality Remarkable 1,550-shot battery life Handy Guide mode Compact for a DSLR Easy to use
No 4K video No touchscreen control Bluetooth, but no Wi-Fi
It's now over two years old, but the Nikon D3500 remains the best DSLR around for beginners looking to embrace creative, manual photography. Built around a solid core of great image quality, intuitive menus and a superb battery life, the D3500 now...
Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (t3.com)
Does this entry-level digital SLR deserve its ‘classic' tag? Find out in T3's review of the Nikon D3500
Expert review by (which.co.uk)
The Nikon D3500 is an entry-level DSLR camera that promises high-quality images at an attractively low price. It has the potential to be the ideal DSLR for beginners, but does the Nikon D3500 live up to expectations or does it fall short? Read our full...
Expert review by : Joshua Waller (ephotozine.com)
We review the new Nikon D3500 - the compact entry-level DSLR from Nikon, with a 24mp APS-C CMOS sensor, and built-in Bluetooth for easy image transfer.
The Nikon D3500 is a very compact Digital SLR, and offers DSLR quality images, thanks to a large APS-C CMOS sensor. The 18-55mm kit lens performs reasonably well for a kit-lens. For better results, there are a number of affordable prime lenses...
Expert review by : Joshua Waller (ephotozine.com)
We take a look at the new Nikon D3500, Nikon's entry level DSLR, at Photokina 2018.
Expert review by : Jeanette D Moses (dpreview.com)
It's inexpensive, lightweight and will keep going for days on a single battery charge. While it's not great for video and its wireless image transfer is slow, the D3500 is a simple and un-intimidating camera that's a great starting point for beginners.
Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)
The Nikon D3500 doesn't offer a lot of upgrades, but cements its value as a strong entry-level camera thanks to a lower price point.
Expert review by : Michael Palmer (steves-digicams.com)
Nikon is doing everything it can lately to regain its position in the camera world with the announcement of their new flagship mirrorless cameras the Z7 and the Z6. But those are specialty items, cameras that are targeted for professionals and...
Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)
The new Nikon D3500 retains the same core feature-set as its predecessor, the D3400, but presents it in a smaller, lighter and more logical design that's very reminiscent of the mid-range D5600 camera. A couple of things have been sacrificed along the...
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