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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A350

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(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
Sony A350
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony A350

 Z7 A350 
LaunchedAugust 2018June 2008More recent by 125 months
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Nikon Z7

 A350 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony A350

 Z7 A350 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and A350 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
Portrait photography with Sony A350
86
manual focus
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
71
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography details
Sony A350 Street photography details
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
66
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
heavier than competitors (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography details
Sony A350 Sports photography details
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (330 per charge)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A350 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
excellent megapixels (46MP)
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
51
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (674 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A350 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery life (330 per charge)
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7
Vlogging with Sony A350
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony A350
 Nikon Z7Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
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