Nikon Z7 II vs Sony a3500

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony a3500, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and a3500 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was released 6 years later than the a3500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z7 II grades against the a3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II features physical measurements 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 a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony a3500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II against the a3500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and a3500 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and a3500.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will produce more detail as a result of its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.