Canon EOS Rebel T3i vs Nikon D3500

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel T3i Nikon D3500
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS Rebel T3iD3500
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T2i Nikon D3400
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T4i
      MSRPBody w/AF-P 18-55mm VR lens ($499), body w/AF-P 18-55mm VR and 70-300 F4.5-6.3 non-VR lenses ($849)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel T3i Nikon D3500
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels18.7 Megapixel24.78 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel T3i Nikon D3500
      ProcessorDIGIC 4EXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34566000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions5184 x 2912, 4608 x 3456,3456 x 3456, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 2592 x 1456, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728, 1696 x 1280, 1280 x 1280, 720 x 480, 720 x 400, 640 x 480, 480 x 4804496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, TungstenPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel T3i Nikon D3500
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S)Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-0.5 to +18 EV-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points911
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenFixedType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel T3i Nikon D3500
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SNikon F
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel T3i Nikon D3500
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD, liquid-crystalTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel T3i Nikon D3500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.85x0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.57x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint19 mm18 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel T3i Nikon D3500
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.7 fps5.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel T3i Nikon D3500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter      		Auto
      Auto slow sync
      Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Fill-flash
      Off
      Rear-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain with slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Flash Range13.00 m7.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supportTTL: i-TTL flash control using 420-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel T3i Nikon D3500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure ModesModes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
      Manual: By AE lock button      		Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel T3i Nikon D3500
      DxO Low Light ISO793
      DxO Color Depth22.1
      DxO Dynamic Range11.5
      DxO Overall Score65
      Video Canon EOS Rebel T3i Nikon D3500
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesYes, NTSC/PALMOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel T3i Nikon D3500
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel T3i Nikon D3500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control E3 connector, InfraRed (The EOS Rebel T3i has a remote control terminal for Remote Switch RS-60E3, Compatible with Remote Controller RC-6, RC-1 and RC-5) via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel T3i Nikon D3500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
      Humidity: 0 - 85%
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel T3i Nikon D3500
      Dimensions133 x 100 x 80 mm (5.24 x 3.94 x 3.15")124 x 97 x 70 mm (4.88 x 3.82 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)570 g (1.26 lb / 20.11 oz)365 g (0.80 lb / 12.87 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.7 x 5.5"14.4 x 8.6 x 5"
      Package Weight3.5 lb3.09 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel T3i Nikon D3500
      Battery PackLP-E8EN-EL14a
      Battery Life440 shots1550 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS Rebel T3i Nikon D3500
      Self Timer 2 sec or 10 sec 2, 5, 10, 20 secs 1-9 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionStainless Steel and polycarbonate resin with conductive fiberPolycarbonate
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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