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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W350

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W350 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W350, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and W350 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and W350 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was launched 10 years later than the W350 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z7 II scores against the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony W350

 Z7 II W350 
RevealedOctober 2020January 2010Fresher by 132 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon Z7 II

 W350 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony W350

 Z7 II W350 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II has external 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 W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II against the W350.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and W350 is 61 and 97 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and W350.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography features
Sony W350 Portrait photography features
88
focusing manually
megapixel count high (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Sony W350
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography information
Sony W350 Sports photography information
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography information
Sony W350 Travel photography information
72
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
66
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography advice
Sony W350 Landscape photography advice
88
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
38
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging factors
Sony W350 Vlogging factors
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony W350
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2020-10-14 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 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 Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 420 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
Cost at release $2,997 $200