Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3500: read noise comparison
Input-referred read noise at base ISO: Nikon D3300 6.3 e⁻ (ISO 100), Nikon D3500 3.8 e⁻ (ISO 100).
Nikon D3300
The Nikon D3300 was measured at 9 ISO settings from ISO 100 to ISO 25600. Values are Bill Claff's (Photons to Photos) direct measurements from raw files.
At base ISO (100) read noise is 0.75 DN, or 6.3 electrons at the sensor. From ISO 1600 up the camera is effectively ISO-invariant: raising ISO further doesn't meaningfully lower shadow noise. Settings above ISO 12800 don't change analog gain (digital push). Full well at base ISO is about 33,177 electrons; unity gain is around ISO 840.
Nikon D3500
The Nikon D3500 was measured at 9 ISO settings from ISO 100 to ISO 25600. Values are Bill Claff's (Photons to Photos) direct measurements from raw files.
At base ISO (100) read noise is 0.45 DN, or 3.8 electrons at the sensor. From ISO 800 up the camera is effectively ISO-invariant: raising ISO further doesn't meaningfully lower shadow noise. Settings above ISO 12800 don't change analog gain (digital push). Full well at base ISO is about 33,019 electrons; unity gain is around ISO 830.
Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D3500 read noise table
| ISO | Nikon D3300 | Nikon D3500 |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0.753 | 0.454 |
| 200 | 0.796 | 0.807 |
| 400 | 1.301 | 1.292 |
| 800 | 2.313 | 2.282 |
| 1600 | 4.287 | 4.199 |
| 3200 | 8.282 | 8.112 |
| 6400 | 15.455 | 15.455 |
| 12800 | 30.274 | 31.341 |
| 25600 | 57.680 | 59.714 |
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