What is the Sensor Size of Nikon D3500

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Nikon D3500 has a APS-C sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and sensor area of 366.60mm².

It is 24% smaller than the average DSLR sensor in its class. In cases where all the other parameters are the same between two cameras, the one with the larger sensor collects more light per pixel and performs better (less noise) in low light / High ISO conditions). Larger sensors also give the photographer more control on the depth of field.

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Entry-Level DSLR cameras with Largest Sensor

In the bar chart below, you can find the Entry-Level DSLR cameras with the Largest Sensor.

Now lets have a look at the Nikon D3500 competitors in more detail.
Follow the comparison links for a detailed one-on-one comparison of these cameras with the D3500.

Pentax K-50 Compare D3500 vs K-50	16 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Pentax KAF2 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #174 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #71
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Pentax K-500 Compare D3500 vs K-500	16 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Pentax KAF2 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #169 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #66
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Pentax K-70 Compare D3500 vs K-70	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Pentax KAF2 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #58 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #27
	Imaging Features Value for Money 91 Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 90 Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon D3400 Compare D3500 vs D3400	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Nikon F Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #206 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #86
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Nikon D5600 Compare D3500 vs D5600	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Nikon F Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #78 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #35
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Nikon D3300 Compare D3500 vs D3300	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Nikon F Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #202 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #81
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Nikon D5300 Compare D3500 vs D5300	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Nikon F Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #110 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #44
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Nikon D3500 Compare D3500 vs D3500	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Nikon F Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #167 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #70
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Nikon D5500 Compare D3500 vs D5500	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Nikon F Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #73 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #32
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Pentax K-S2 Compare D3500 vs K-S2	20 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Pentax KAF2 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #56 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #25
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