Sony a6400 a6400 Black 2019
Nikon Z Z8
What Buyers Say
Sony a6400 a6400 Black 2019
This compact camera is praised for its lightweight design, excellent image quality, and fast autofocus, making it a great choice for beginners and travelers. However, battery life is a common concern, and some users were frustrated by the lack of a printed manual and confusion over optional kit accessories like batteries and memory cards.
Pros
- Lightweight and compact design
- Great image quality
- Fast autofocus speed
- Easy to use for beginners
- Touchscreen for easy focusing
Cons
- Short battery life
- No printed manual included
- Confusing optional kit accessories
- Menu design could be improved
Nikon Z Z8
The Nikon Z8 is widely praised as a powerful, versatile mirrorless camera that excels in autofocus, image quality, and build. Users upgrading from DSLRs like the D850 or D500 find the transition smooth, and many highlight its exceptional performance for wildlife, sports, and video. However, a minority report issues with battery life, occasional autofocus misses, and a steep learning curve, while a few experienced defects or poor customer service from certain retailers. Overall, the Z8 is seen as a top-tier camera that delivers on its promise, though not without minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus performance
- High image quality and sharpness
- Great for wildlife and sports photography
- Smooth transition from DSLR
- Solid build and ergonomics
Cons
- Battery life could be better
- Occasional autofocus misses
- Steep learning curve for some
- No included reference guide
- Some units had defects or recalls
Scores
Specifications
| Sony a6400 a6400 | Nikon Z Z8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 45.70000076293945 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 32★ |
| Processor | BIONZ X | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 493 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 8 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | XAVC S | ProRes RAW, N-RAW, ProRes 422 HQ |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 2.04 kg | 0.82 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 410 shots★ | 340 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | Micro-USB | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | full-size HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony a6400 a6400 Black 2019
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sensor (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Nikon Z Z8
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.