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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A350

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z6
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A380
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A350 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony A350, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and A350 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and A350 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Z6 II was introduced 12 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z6 II grades versus the A350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony A350

 Z6 II A350 
LaunchedOctober 2020June 2008More recent by 151 months
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Nikon Z6 II

 A350 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony A350

 Z6 II A350 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II comes with external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony A350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II versus the A350.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and A350 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and A350.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z6 II will provide extra detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
MP count great (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
71
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography details
Sony A350 Street photography details
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
66
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
more heavy than average in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony A350 as a Sports photography camera
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
Travel photography with Sony A350
66
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count great (25MP)
not so great battery power (410 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
51
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (674 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A350 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging info
Sony A350 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony A350
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2020-10-14 2008-06-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 15 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 674g (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Dual Single
Price at launch $1,997 $600