Nikon Z7 vs Sony A35
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Revealed August 2018
- Newer Model is Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A35 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon Z7 versus Sony A35, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and A35 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and A35 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

The Z7 was revealed 7 years after the A35 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z7 scores vs the A35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A35 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 & Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony A35
Z7 | A35 | |||
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Launched | August 2018 | ![]() | September 2011 | Newer by 85 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+1179k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Nikon Z7
A35 | Z7 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony A35
Z7 | A35 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 enjoys exterior measurements 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 A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z7 versus Sony A35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Z7 and the A35.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and A35 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and A35.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 will offer you more detail because of its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Z7 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Z7 | Sony SLT-A35 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2018-08-23 | 2011-09-20 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 15 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 2,100k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 1,150k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/160s |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675 gr (1.49 lb) | 415 gr (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 99 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.3 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | 2668 | 763 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 440 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 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 type | XQD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $2,797 | $598 |