Sony Alpha 6400 Mirrorless
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha 6400 Mirrorless
The Sony a6400 is widely praised as a compact, feature-packed travel and vlogging camera that outperforms many full-frame alternatives in portability. Users love its ease of use, excellent bundle options (especially with a gimbal), and responsive seller support. Minor drawbacks include a somewhat flimsy rear screen design, mediocre battery life, and some bundle accessories being low quality. Overall, it's a highly recommended budget-friendly entry into photography and video.
Pros
- Compact and portable design
- Excellent for travel and vlogging
- Great bundle options with gimbal
- Easy to use
- Responsive seller support
Cons
- Flimsy rear screen design
- Mediocre battery life
- Some bundle accessories are low quality
- Screen blocked when flipped up for vlogging
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
The Nikon Z5 II is overwhelmingly praised as a fantastic entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera that punches well above its price point. Users consistently highlight its excellent autofocus, impressive low-light performance, and comfortable ergonomics, making it a great upgrade from older DSLRs and the original Z5. While a few note minor drawbacks like the lack of a top LCD and a plastic build, the vast majority consider it an incredible value and a joy to use.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus performance
- Great low-light and high ISO capability
- Comfortable ergonomics and grip
- Excellent value for money
- Lightweight and compact body
Cons
- No top LCD screen
- Plastic build quality
- Limited video capabilities with crop
- No external battery charger included
- Slower buffer clearing with SD cards
Scores
Specifications
| Sony Alpha 6400 Mirrorless | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 24.5 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 273 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 8 fps | 8.300000190734863 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | — | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | — | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | — | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 380 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | — | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha 6400 Mirrorless
- Strong sensor (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Sony Alpha 6400 Mirrorless
No current pricing available
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.