Nikon Z7 vs Sony a3500

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon Z7 and Sony a3500, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and a3500 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 was released 4 years later than the a3500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z7 scores vs the a3500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 and Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 provides external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 and Sony a3500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Z7 vs the a3500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and a3500 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and a3500.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will give more detail as a result of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Z7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.