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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX350

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony WX350, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and WX350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Z7 II was introduced 6 years after the WX350 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z7 II grades vs the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony WX350

 Z7 II WX350 
AnnouncedOctober 2020February 2014Newer by 82 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon Z7 II

 WX350 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony WX350

 Z7 II WX350 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II provides exterior 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 WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z7 II compared to the WX350.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and WX350 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and WX350.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will deliver greater detail using its extra 28MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Z7 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography information
Sony WX350 Portrait photography information
88
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
72
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
72
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (164g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
47
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging details
Sony WX350 Vlogging details
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony WX350
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-10-14 2014-02-13
Body design 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 46 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 493 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
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 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 images 470 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two 1
Pricing at release $2,997 $270