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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX350

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
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Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand 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
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced December 2016
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX350 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX350, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and HX350 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 3 years after the HX350 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z7 II matches up versus the HX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony HX350

 Z7 II HX350 
AnnouncedOctober 2020December 2016Newer by 47 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kSharper display (+1178k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Nikon Z7 II

 HX350 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony HX350

 Z7 II HX350 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II provides outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z7 II against the HX350.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and HX350 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and HX350.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer you more detail due to its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography info
Sony HX350 Portrait photography info
88
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
47
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography details
Sony HX350 Street photography details
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Sony HX350
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Sony HX350
72
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
excellent megapixels (46MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (652g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography factors
Sony HX350 Landscape photography factors
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging advice
Sony HX350 Vlogging advice
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (652 grams)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony HX350
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-10-14 2016-12-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 46MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
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 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 652 grams (1.44 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Two One
Price at release $2,997 -