Nikon D3500 for Portrait Photography

Is the Nikon D3500 good for Portrait Photography?

Nikon D3500 Portrait Photography Score

GOOD

Nikon D3500 has a score of 69 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. Nikon D3500 will satisfy most of your needs, but if you are looking for a camera that is even better suited to Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
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Nikon D3500 Portrait Photography Detailed Analysis

Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor

Large sensors provide shallower depth of field and a nice blurry background for your portrait shots.

Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP

Nikon D3500's 24.0MP sensor will provide larger room for cropping, and you will be able print your portrait shots larger with more fine detail.

Optical Built-in Viewfinder

During a portrait shoot, using a viewfinder allows the photographer to stabilize the camera and reduce the camera shake since it is closer to the body. Besides, it comes handy where LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.

Good Ergonomics&Handling

Good handling and existence of well placed physical controls on the camera body is very important during portrait shooting. It is faster and more intuitive to change the camera settings with dedicated buttons and knobs instead delving into the menus on the LCD.

No Image Stabilization

Due to the lack of sensor based Image stabilization, Nikon D3500 users have to rely on lenses with optical IS in order to maximize the sharpness of their handheld portrait shots. Currently there are native Nikon F mount lenses with Image Stabilization for Nikon D3500.

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Nikon D3500 Alternatives in Compact SLR cameras for Portrait Photography

Pentax K-70 Compare D3500 vs K-70	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Pentax KAF2 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #54 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #26
	Imaging Features Value for Money 91 Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 90 Sports Daily Landscape

Sony A68 Compare D3500 vs A68	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #126 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #57
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Pentax K-50 Compare D3500 vs K-50	16 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Pentax KAF2 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #167 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #68
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Pentax K-500 Compare D3500 vs K-500	16 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Pentax KAF2 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #162 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #69
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Sony A58 Compare D3500 vs A58	20 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #136 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #58
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Pentax K-70

Sony A68

Pentax K-50

Pentax K-500

Sony A58