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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A35

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(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
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A33
  • Updated by Sony A37
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony A35

 Z7 A35 
LaunchedAugust 2018September 2011Newer by 85 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kSharper display (+1179k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Nikon Z7

 A35 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony A35

 Z7 A35 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A35 size comparison

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

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography details
Sony A35 Portrait photography details
86
manual focus
great MP (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
73
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7
Street photography with Sony A35
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (415g)
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography features
Sony A35 Sports photography features
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low battery (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography features
Sony A35 Travel photography features
67
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
great MP (46MP)
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
58
lighter than competitors (415 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low battery (440 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
low battery (440 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging information
Sony A35 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
lighter than competitors (415 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Sony A35
 Nikon Z7Sony SLT-A35
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