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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX350

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released December 2016
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX350 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony HX350, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and HX350 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was released 3 years after the HX350 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z6 II matches up against the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony HX350

 Z6 II HX350 
ReleasedOctober 2020December 2016More modern by 47 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k922kCrisper screen (+1178k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Nikon Z6 II

 HX350 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony HX350

 Z6 II HX350 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II has got outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 II and the HX350.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and HX350 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and HX350.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z6 II will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Z6 II provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
great MP (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
48
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
great MP (25 megapixels)
bad battery pack (410 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (652g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (652g)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony HX350
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-10-14 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 652 gr (1.44 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Two One
Pricing at launch $1,997 -