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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A35

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z7
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A33
  • Refreshed by Sony A37
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A35 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony A35, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and A35 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and A35 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was introduced 9 years later than the A35 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z7 II grades vs the A35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony A35

 Z7 II A35 
AnnouncedOctober 2020September 2011More recent by 111 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kCrisper display (+1179k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Nikon Z7 II

 A35 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A35

 Z7 II A35 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II provides external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony A35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 II versus the A35.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and A35 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and A35.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will deliver greater detail using its extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography info
Sony A35 Portrait photography info
88
has manual focus
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography highlights
Sony A35 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (415 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography information
Sony A35 Sports photography information
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery power (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography factors
Sony A35 Travel photography factors
72
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
lighter than others (415g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (440 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Sony A35
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
bad battery power (440 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Sony A35
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
lighter than others (415g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony A35
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony SLT-A35
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2020-10-14 2011-09-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 493 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 15 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 705g (1.55 lb) 415g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 440 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Cost at launch $2,997 $598