Nikon D3500 vs Olympus Stylus 1
The Nikon D3500 and the Olympus Stylus 1 are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in August 2018 and October 2013. The D3500 is a DSLR, while the Stylus 1 is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on an APS-C (D3500) and a 1/1.7-inch (Stylus 1) sensor. The Nikon has a resolution of 24 megapixels, whereas the Olympus provides 11.8 MP.
Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.
Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Nikon D3500 and the Olympus Stylus 1? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
Body comparison
An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Nikon D3500 and the Olympus Stylus 1 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.



If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Olympus Stylus 1 is notably smaller (16 percent) than the Nikon D3500. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the D3500 nor the Stylus 1 are weather-sealed.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the Stylus 1 has a lens built in, whereas the D3500 is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the D3500 and their specifications in the Nikon Lens Catalog.
Concerning battery life, the D3500 gets 1550 shots out of its EN-EL14a battery, while the Stylus 1 can take 410 images on a single charge of its BLS-5 power pack.
The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life |
Weather Sealing |
Camera Launch |
Launch Price (USD) | Street Price |
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1. | Nikon D3500 | 124 mm | 97 mm | 70 mm | 365 g | 1550 | n | Aug 2018 | 429 | ||
2. | Olympus Stylus 1 | 116 mm | 87 mm | 57 mm | 402 g | 410 | n | Oct 2013 | 699 | ||
3. | Canon SX740 | 110 mm | 64 mm | 40 mm | 299 g | 265 | n | Jul 2018 | 399 | ||
4. | Canon M100 | 108 mm | 67 mm | 35 mm | 302 g | 295 | n | Aug 2017 | 499 | ||
5. | Canon SX730 | 110 mm | 64 mm | 40 mm | 300 g | 250 | n | Apr 2017 | 399 | ||
6. | Canon G1 X Mark II | 116 mm | 74 mm | 66 mm | 553 g | 240 | n | Feb 2014 | 799 | ||
7. | Canon G16 | 109 mm | 76 mm | 40 mm | 356 g | 360 | n | Aug 2013 | 549 | ||
8. | Fujifilm X-A5 | 117 mm | 68 mm | 40 mm | 361 g | 450 | n | Jan 2018 | 399 | ||
9. | Fujifilm X20 | 117 mm | 70 mm | 57 mm | 353 g | 270 | n | Jan 2013 | 599 | ||
10. | Nikon A1000 | 114 mm | 72 mm | 41 mm | 330 g | 250 | n | Jan 2019 | 429 | ||
11. | Nikon D3400 | 124 mm | 98 mm | 76 mm | 445 g | 1200 | n | Aug 2016 | 499 | ||
12. | Nikon D5500 | 124 mm | 97 mm | 70 mm | 420 g | 820 | n | Jan 2015 | 899 | ||
13. | Nikon D3300 | 124 mm | 98 mm | 76 mm | 430 g | 700 | n | Jan 2014 | 499 | ||
14. | Olympus Stylus 1s | 116 mm | 87 mm | 57 mm | 402 g | 450 | n | Apr 2015 | 699 | ||
15. | Olympus XZ-2 | 113 mm | 65 mm | 48 mm | 346 g | 340 | n | Sep 2012 | 599 | ||
16. | Panasonic TZ95 | 112 mm | 69 mm | 42 mm | 327 g | 380 | n | Feb 2019 | 449 | ||
17. | Panasonic TZ90 | 112 mm | 67 mm | 41 mm | 322 g | 380 | n | Apr 2017 | 449 | ||
Notes: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders. | |||||||||||
Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.
Sensor comparison
The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
Of the two cameras under consideration, the Nikon D3500 features an APS-C sensor and the Olympus Stylus 1 a 1/1.7-inch sensor. The sensor area in the Stylus 1 is 88 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.5 and 4.5. The sensor in the D3500 has a native 3:2 aspect ratio, while the one in the Stylus 1 offers a 4:3 aspect.

With 24MP, the D3500 offers a higher resolution than the Stylus 1 (11.8MP), but the D3500 nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 3.91μm versus 1.91μm for the Stylus 1) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the D3500 is a much more recent model (by 4 years and 10 months) than the Stylus 1, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that neither of the two cameras has an anti-alias filter installed, so they are able to capture all the detail the sensor resolves.
The resolution advantage of the Nikon D3500 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the D3500 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 30 x 20 inches or 76.2 x 50.8 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 24 x 16 inches or 61 x 40.6 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 20 x 13.3 inches or 50.8 x 33.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Olympus Stylus 1 are 19.8 x 14.9 inches or 50.4 x 37.8 cm for good quality, 15.9 x 11.9 inches or 40.3 x 30.2 cm for very good quality, and 13.2 x 9.9 inches or 33.6 x 25.2 cm for excellent quality prints.
The Nikon D3500 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Olympus Stylus 1 are ISO 100 to ISO 12800 (no boost).

For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports | DXO Overall |
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1. | Nikon D3500 | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
2. | Olympus Stylus 1 | 1/1.7 | 11.8 | 3968 | 2976 | 1080/30p | 20.7 | 11.6 | 179 | 51 | |
3. | Canon SX740 | 1/2.3 | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 4K/30p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
4. | Canon M100 | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 23.5 | 12.9 | 1272 | 78 | |
5. | Canon SX730 | 1/2.3 | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 1080/60p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
6. | Canon G1 X Mark II | 1.5-inch | 13.0 | 4160 | 3120 | 1080/30p | 21.5 | 10.8 | 581 | 58 | |
7. | Canon G16 | 1/1.7 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | 21.0 | 11.7 | 230 | 54 | |
8. | Fujifilm X-A5 | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 4K/15p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
9. | Fujifilm X20 | 2/3 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
10. | Nikon A1000 | 1/2.3 | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 4K/30p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
11. | Nikon D3400 | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.8 | 13.9 | 1192 | 86 | |
12. | Nikon D5500 | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.1 | 14.0 | 1438 | 84 | |
13. | Nikon D3300 | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.3 | 12.8 | 1385 | 82 | |
14. | Olympus Stylus 1s | 1/1.7 | 11.8 | 3968 | 2976 | 1080/30p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
15. | Olympus XZ-2 | 1/1.7 | 11.8 | 3968 | 2976 | 1080/30p | 20.4 | 11.3 | 216 | 49 | |
16. | Panasonic TZ95 | 1/2.3 | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 4K/30p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
17. | Panasonic TZ90 | 1/2.3 | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 4K/30p | 19.1 | 10.6 | 106 | 36 |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. Both cameras under consideration are equipped with sensors that have a sufficiently high read-out speed for moving images, but the D3500 provides a higher frame rate than the Stylus 1. It can shoot video footage at 1080/60p, while the Olympus is limited to 1080/30p.
Feature comparison
Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the Stylus 1 has an electronic viewfinder (1440k dots), while the D3500 has an optical one. Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The viewfinder in the Stylus 1 offers a wider field of view (100%) than the one in the D3500 (95%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. In addition, the viewfinder of the Stylus 1 has a higher magnification (0.58x vs 0.57x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Nikon D3500 and Olympus Stylus 1 along with similar information for a selection of comparators.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution (000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) | Built-in Flash (yes/no) | Built-in Image Stab |
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1. | Nikon D3500 | optical | n | 3.0 | 921 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 5.0 | Y | n | |
2. | Olympus Stylus 1 | 1440 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/2000s | 7.0 | Y | Y | |
3. | Canon SX740 | none | n | 3.0 | 922 | tilting | n | 1/3200s | 10.0 | Y | Y | |
4. | Canon M100 | none | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 6.1 | Y | n | |
5. | Canon SX730 | none | n | 3.0 | 922 | tilting | n | 1/3200s | 5.9 | Y | Y | |
6. | Canon G1 X Mark II | optional | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 5.2 | Y | Y | |
7. | Canon G16 | optical | n | 3.0 | 922 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 2.2 | Y | Y | |
8. | Fujifilm X-A5 | none | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 6.0 | Y | n | |
9. | Fujifilm X20 | optical | n | 2.8 | 460 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 12.0 | Y | Y | |
10. | Nikon A1000 | 1166 | n | 3.0 | 1036 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 7.0 | Y | Y | |
11. | Nikon D3400 | optical | n | 3.0 | 921 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 5.0 | Y | n | |
12. | Nikon D5500 | optical | n | 3.2 | 1037 | swivel | Y | 1/4000s | 5.0 | Y | n | |
13. | Nikon D3300 | optical | n | 3.0 | 921 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 5.0 | Y | n | |
14. | Olympus Stylus 1s | 1440 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/2000s | 7.0 | Y | Y | |
15. | Olympus XZ-2 | optional | n | 3.0 | 920 | tilting | Y | 1/2000s | 5.0 | Y | Y | |
16. | Panasonic TZ95 | 2330 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/2000s | 10.0 | Y | Y | |
17. | Panasonic TZ90 | 1166 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/2000s | 10.0 | Y | Y |
One differentiating feature between the two cameras concerns the touch sensitivity of the rear screen. The Stylus 1 has a touchscreen, while the D3500 has a conventional panel. Touch control can be particularly helpful, for example, for setting the focus point.
The Olympus Stylus 1 has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.
Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the D3500 and the Stylus 1 write their files to SDXC cards. The D3500 supports UHS-I cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s), while the Stylus 1 cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.
Connectivity comparison
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Nikon D3500 and Olympus Stylus 1 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Port |
WiFi Support | NFC Support | Bluetooth Support |
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1. | Nikon D3500 | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | Y | |
2. | Olympus Stylus 1 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | |
3. | Canon SX740 | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | |
4. | Canon M100 | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | Y | |
5. | Canon SX730 | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | Y | |
6. | Canon G1 X Mark II | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | |
7. | Canon G16 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | |
8. | Fujifilm X-A5 | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | |
9. | Fujifilm X20 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
10. | Nikon A1000 | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | |
11. | Nikon D3400 | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | Y | |
12. | Nikon D5500 | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | |
13. | Nikon D3300 | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
14. | Olympus Stylus 1s | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | |
15. | Olympus XZ-2 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
16. | Panasonic TZ95 | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | |
17. | Panasonic TZ90 | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - |
It is notable that the Stylus 1 offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the D3500 does not provide wifi capability.
The D3500 is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Nikon. In contrast, the Stylus 1 has been discontinued (but can be found pre-owned on eBay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the Stylus 1 was succeeded by the Olympus Stylus 1s. Further information on the two cameras (e.g. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official Nikon and Olympus websites.
Review summary
So what conclusions can be drawn? Is there a clear favorite between the Nikon D3500 and the Olympus Stylus 1? Which camera is better? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.

Advantages of the Nikon D3500:
- More detail: Offers more megapixels (24 vs 11.8MP) with a 45% higher linear resolution.
- Better image quality: Features a larger and more technologically advanced imaging sensor.
- Richer colors: The sensor size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
- More dynamic range: Larger sensor captures a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
- Better low-light sensitivity: Larger sensor produces good images even in poorly lit environments.
- Better video: Provides higher movie framerates (1080/60p versus 1080/30p).
- Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
- Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/4000s vs 1/2000s) to freeze action.
- More flexible: Can take a variety of interchangeable lenses, including specialty optics.
- Longer lasting: Can take more shots (1550 versus 410) on a single battery charge.
- Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
- Faster buffer clearing: Has an SD card interface that supports the UHS-I standard.
- More modern: Reflects 4 years and 10 months of technical progress since the Stylus 1 launch.

Arguments in favor of the Olympus Stylus 1:
- More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
- More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 95%).
- Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.58x vs 0.57x).
- More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1040k vs 921k dots).
- More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
- Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (7 vs 5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
- Ready to shoot: Comes with an integrated lens, while the D3500 requires a separate lens.
- More compact: Is smaller (116x87mm vs 124x97mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
- Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
- Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
- More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in October 2013).
If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the match-up finishes in a tie (13 points each). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.
How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Nikon D3500 and the Olympus Stylus 1 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Superzoom Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.
In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the D3500 or the Stylus 1. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.
Expert reviews
This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.
Camera Model |
AP score |
CL score |
DPR score |
EPZ score |
PB score |
Camera Launch |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price |
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1. | Nikon D3500 | .. | .. | 75/100 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2018 | 429 | ||
2. | Olympus Stylus 1 | .. | + + | .. | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Oct 2013 | 699 | ||
3. | Canon SX740 | .. | + | .. | 4/5 | 4/5 | Jul 2018 | 399 | ||
4. | Canon M100 | 3/5 | + | .. | 4/5 | 3.5/5 | Aug 2017 | 499 | ||
5. | Canon SX730 | .. | + | .. | 4/5 | 4/5 | Apr 2017 | 399 | ||
6. | Canon G1 X Mark II | 3/5 | + | 77/100 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2014 | 799 | ||
7. | Canon G16 | 4/5 | + | .. | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2013 | 549 | ||
8. | Fujifilm X-A5 | .. | + | .. | 4/5 | 3.5/5 | Jan 2018 | 399 | ||
9. | Fujifilm X20 | 4/5 | + + | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Jan 2013 | 599 | ||
10. | Nikon A1000 | .. | + + | .. | 3.5/5 | 3/5 | Jan 2019 | 429 | ||
11. | Nikon D3400 | 4/5 | + | 76/100 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2016 | 499 | ||
12. | Nikon D5500 | 5/5 | + | 79/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2015 | 899 | ||
13. | Nikon D3300 | 3/5 | + | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2014 | 499 | ||
14. | Olympus Stylus 1s | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | Apr 2015 | 699 | ||
15. | Olympus XZ-2 | 4/5 | + | .. | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2012 | 599 | ||
16. | Panasonic TZ95 | .. | + + | .. | 4.5/5 | .. | Feb 2019 | 449 | ||
17. | Panasonic TZ90 | .. | + + | .. | 4/5 | 4/5 | Apr 2017 | 449 | ||
Notes: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available. |
Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.
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Specifications: Nikon D3500 vs Olympus Stylus 1
Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.
Camera Model | Nikon D3500 | Olympus Stylus 1 |
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Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | Fixed lens compact camera |
Camera Lens | Nikon F mount lenses | 28-300mm f/2.8 |
Launch Date | August 2018 | October 2013 |
Launch Price | USD 429 | USD 699 |
Sensor Specs | Nikon D3500 | Olympus Stylus 1 |
Sensor Technology | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor Format | APS-C Sensor | 1/1.7" Sensor |
Sensor Size | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 7.6 x 5.7 mm |
Sensor Area | 366.6 mm2 | 43.32 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 28.2 mm | 9.5 mm |
Crop Factor | 1.5x | 4.5x |
Sensor Resolution | 24 Megapixels | 11.8 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 3968 x 2976 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 3.91 μm | 1.91 μm |
Pixel Density | 6.55 MP/cm2 | 27.26 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | no AA filter | no AA filter |
Movie Capability | 1080/60p Video | 1080/30p Video |
ISO Setting | 100 - 25,600 ISO | 100 - 12,800 ISO |
Image Processor | EXPEED 4 | TruePic VI |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | .. | 51 |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | .. | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | .. | 11.6 |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | .. | 179 |
Screen Specs | Nikon D3500 | Olympus Stylus 1 |
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | Electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.57x | 0.58x |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1440k dots | |
LCD Framing | Live View | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 3.0inch | 3.0inch |
LCD Resolution | 921k dots | 1040k dots |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | Tilting screen |
Touch Input | no Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Shooting Specs | Nikon D3500 | Olympus Stylus 1 |
Focus System | Phase-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF |
Manual Focusing Aid | no Peaking Feature | Focus Peaking |
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous Shooting | 5 shutter flaps/s | 7 shutter flaps/s |
Time-Lapse Photography | no Intervalometer | Intervalometer built-in |
Fill Flash | Build-in Flash | Build-in Flash |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | SDXC cards |
Second Storage Option | Single card slot | Single card slot |
UHS card support | UHS-I | no |
Connectivity Specs | Nikon D3500 | Olympus Stylus 1 |
External Flash | Hotshoe | Hotshoe |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | mini HDMI | micro HDMI |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | Wifi built-in |
Bluetooth Support | Bluetooth built-in | no Bluetooth |
Body Specs | Nikon D3500 | Olympus Stylus 1 |
Battery Type | EN-EL14a | BLS-5 |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 1550 shots per charge | 410 shots per charge |
Body Dimensions |
124 x 97 x 70 mm (4.9 x 3.8 x 2.8 in) |
116 x 87 x 57 mm (4.6 x 3.4 x 2.2 in) |
Camera Weight | 365 g (12.9 oz) | 402 g (14.2 oz) |
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