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Nikon Z7 vs Sony a3500

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Nikon Z7 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z7 II
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Older Model is Sony A3000
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony a3500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony a3500

 Z7 a3500 
ReleasedAugust 2018March 2014Fresher by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Nikon Z7

 a3500 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony a3500

 Z7 a3500 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

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

Nikon Z7 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
Portrait photography with Sony a3500
87
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7
Street photography with Sony a3500
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography factors
Sony a3500 Sports photography factors
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
60
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography factors
Sony a3500 Travel photography factors
67
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
terrible battery (330 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
60
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Landscape photography camera
83
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7
Vlogging with Sony a3500
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
26
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony a3500
 Nikon Z7Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Sony Alpha a3500
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-08-23 2014-03-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 25600 16000
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 493 25
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Sony E
Total lenses 15 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lb) 411 gr (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 470 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage media XQD card -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $2,797 $398