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Nikon D3500 versus Canon EOS 850D
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | Nikon D3500, DSLR, 18-55mm Lens | Canon EOS 850D, DSLR, Body Only | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 65,100 | KSh 115,000 | 
| Sales | 32 - For Nov 2025 | 29 - For Nov 2025 | 
| Average rating | 3.4 - 7 votes | 5 - 2 votes | 
| Likes | 2 - For Nov 2025 | 3 - For Nov 2025 | 
| Views | 763 - For Nov 2025 | 467 - For Nov 2025 | 
| General | ||
| Available | August 2018  |  February 2020  | 
| Dimensions | 124 x 97 x 69.5 mm (W x H x D) |  131.0 x 99.9 x 76.2 mm (W x H x D) | 
| Weight | 365 g (with Battery and Memory Card) |  515 g (with Battery and Memory Card) | 
| Colors | Black |  Black | 
| Key features | 24.2MP DX format sensor 100-25600 ISO 1/4000sec shutter speed Full HD movie recording Bluetooth connectivity 11-point AF  |  24.1MP APS-C sensor 4K movie recording Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity 45-point autofocus DIGIC 8 image processor iTR AF intelligent tracking  | 
| Image sensor | ||
| Image sensor type | CMOS |  CMOS | 
| Image sensor size | 23.5 mm x 15.6 mm DX Format  |  22.3 mm x 14.9 mm APS-C  | 
| Resolution | 24.2MP |  24.1MP | 
| Sensor bit depth | - |  - | 
| Image sensor features | - |  3:2 Aspect Ratio | 
| Monitor | ||
| Monitor size | 3.0 Inch TFT LCD  |  3.0 Inch Clear View II TFT LCD  | 
| Monitor resolution | 921k Dot |  1040k Dot | 
| Articulation | - |  Twist | 
| Monitor features | - |  170-Degree Viewing Angle 7-Level Brightness Control 100% Coverage  | 
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (Pentamirror) |  Optical Pentamirror  | 
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% |  95% | 
| Viewfinder features | - |  - | 
| Focus | ||
| Focus type | Automatic Manual  |  Automatic Single Point AF Zone AF Large Zone AF  | 
| Focus mode | Auto AF Continuous-Servo Single-Servo AF Predictive Focus Tracking Face-Priority AF Full-time Servo Manual  |  One Shot AF Servo AF Manual  | 
| Autofocus points | Up to 11-point |  Up to 45-point | 
| Focus features | - |  Dual Pixel CMOS AF Phase Detection AF Predictive AF iTR AF Intelligent Tracking  | 
| Lens | ||
| Focal length | 18-55mm |  - | 
| Aperture range | F3.5-F5.6 (Maximum) F22-F38 (Minimum)  |  - | 
| Zoom | - |  - | 
| Stabilization | Electronic Vibration Reduction |  - | 
| Lens features | Nikon F Mount |  EF/EF-S Mount 5-axis Digital IS  | 
| Exposure control | ||
| Metering modes | Matrix Centre-Weighted Spot  |  Partial Centre-Weighted Average Evaluative Spot  | 
| ISO sensitivity range | 100-25600 (Auto) |  100-25600 100-25600 (Auto) 51200 (Extended)  | 
| Video ISO sensitivity range | - |  100-12800 100-12800 (Auto) 25600 (Extended)  | 
| Shutter speed range | 1/4000s - 30s |  1/4000s - 30s | 
| Continuous shooting | Up to 5fps |  Up to 7fps (with Viewfinder) Up to 7.5fps (with Live View)  | 
| Exposure control features | - |  - | 
| Imaging | ||
| Imaging size | 6000 x 4000 (Max) |  6000 x 4000 (Max) | 
| Aspect ratio | - |  3:2 4:3 16:9 1:1  | 
| Imaging file types | JPEG RAW  |  JPEG RAW  | 
| Imaging features | - |  14bit RAW Digital Print Order Format Compliant sRGB & Adobe RGB Colour Space  | 
| Video | ||
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 @60/50/30/25/24fps 1280 x 720 @60/50fps  |  3840 x 2160 @30/25/24fps 1920 x 1080 @60/50/30/25/24fps 1280 x 720 @60/50fps  | 
| Video recording limit | Up to 29 min 59 sec |  Up to 29 min 59 sec | 
| Video file types | MOV MP4  |  - | 
| Video features | Built-in Mono Mic Mic Sensitivity Adjustment  |  - | 
| Connectivity & storage | ||
| Wireless connectivity | Bluetooth 4.1 |  Wi-Fi b/g/n Bluetooth 4.1  | 
| Interface | USB HDMI mini  |  USB HDMI mini 3.5mm Mic Input  | 
| Storage | SD SDHC SDXC  |  SD SDHC SDXC  | 
| Connectivity features | - |  UHS Speed Class 1 Compatible | 
| Platform | ||
| Image processor | Expeed 4 |  DIGIC 8 | 
| Body | - |  Aluminum Alloy Polycarbonate Resin Glass Fiber  | 
| Software | SnapBridge App PictBridge Remote Trigger via App  |  Photo Companion App PictBridge  | 
| Power | ||
| Battery | 1 x EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-Ion |  1 x LP-E17 Rechargeable Li-Ion | 
| Battery life | Up to 1550 Shots |  Up to 800 Shots (with Viewfinder) Up to 310 Shots (with Live View)  | 
| Power features | - |  - | 

