Nikon Z5 vs Sony A350

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z5 versus Sony A350, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and A350 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and A350 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was brought out 12 years later than the A350 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z5 scores against the A350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 has got external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z5 versus Sony A350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 versus the A350.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and A350 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and A350.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will give you more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.