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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX350

Portability
61
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Announced October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • New Model is Sony WX500
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX350 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX350, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and WX350 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was revealed 6 years after the WX350 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z6 II scores versus the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony WX350

 Z6 II WX350 
ReleasedOctober 2020February 2014More modern by 82 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon Z6 II

 WX350 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony WX350

 Z6 II WX350 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II versus the WX350.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and WX350 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and WX350.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will offer more detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z6 II will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
high megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
37
MP count good (18MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery (410 CIPA)
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
has tracking focus
great battery (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
high megapixels (25MP)
bad battery (410 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
72
great battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
bad battery (410 CIPA)
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
great battery (470 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony WX350
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-10-14 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 273 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
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 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 705g (1.55 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 470 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two Single
Pricing at launch $1,997 $270