Nikon Z7 vs Sony A350
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Introduced August 2018
- Renewed by Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Launched June 2008
- Newer Model is Sony A380
Nikon Z7 vs Sony A350 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z7 versus Sony A350, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and A350 (14MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and A350 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Z7 was brought out 10 years later than the A350 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z7 scores vs the A350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z7 vs Sony A350 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony A350
Z7 | A350 | |||
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Launched | August 2018 | June 2008 | More recent by 125 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1870k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Nikon Z7
A350 | Z7 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony A350
Z7 | A350 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 has external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
Check out the Nikon Z7 versus Sony A350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 against the A350.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and A350 is 62 and 62 respectively.
Nikon Z7 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and A350.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 will give extra detail having its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Z7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A350 Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Z7 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2018-08-23 | 2008-06-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 15 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 2,100k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675 grams (1.49 lbs) | 674 grams (1.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 99 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.3 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | 2668 | 595 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | XQD card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $2,797 | $600 |