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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A350

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A380
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A350 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony A350, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and A350 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and A350 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was announced 12 years after the A350 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z7 II grades versus the A350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony A350

 Z7 II A350 
AnnouncedOctober 2020June 2008More modern by 151 months
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Nikon Z7 II

 A350 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A350

 Z7 II A350 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II has got outer 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) while the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Z7 II and the A350.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and A350 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and A350.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will show more detail with its extra 32MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography features
Sony A350 Portrait photography features
88
you can focus manually
excellent resolution (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography factors
Sony A350 Street photography factors
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
66
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
heavier than competitors (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Sony A350
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography factors
Sony A350 Travel photography factors
72
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
excellent resolution (46 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (674g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography info
Sony A350 Landscape photography info
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging highlights
Sony A350 Vlogging highlights
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony A350
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 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 dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 15 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 674 grams (1.49 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall 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 420 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Two 1
Cost at release $2,997 $600