Sony Alpha a6400 Black 2019
Nikon NIKKOR Z20121
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha a6400 Black 2019
The Sony a6400 is widely praised as a compact, lightweight mirrorless camera with excellent autofocus and image quality, making it a favorite among beginners and travel photographers. Users appreciate its portability, fast eye-tracking AF, and versatile features, though many note the lack of in-body image stabilization and the sometimes confusing menu system. Battery life is a common concern, with several recommending carrying spares. Overall, sentiment is strongly positive, with a few notable complaints about missing accessories and software issues.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent image quality
- Great for beginners
- Tilting touchscreen
Cons
- No in-body image stabilization
- Battery life could be better
- Menu system is confusing
- Kit lens quality is mediocre
- No headphone jack
Nikon NIKKOR Z20121
The Nikon 40mm f/2 SE lens is widely praised for its compact size, lightweight design, and fast autofocus, making it a favorite for everyday and street photography. Users appreciate the beautiful rendering and value for money, though some note it is not as sharp as the S-line lenses and lacks a lens hood. A few complaints mention misleading packaging and a back-focus issue, but overall sentiment is positive.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Fast autofocus
- Beautiful image rendering
- Great value for money
- Ideal for street photography
Cons
- Not as sharp as S-line lenses
- No lens hood included
- Back-focus issue reported
- Misleading packaging (non-SE version sent)
- Slower autofocus compared to 28mm SE
Scores
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a6400 | Nikon NIKKOR Z20121 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | — |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP★ | — |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | BIONZ X | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 8 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | — |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✗ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✗ | — |
| Codec | XAVC S, AVCHD | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.36 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 360 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | Sony Multi/Micro-USB★ | — |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a6400 Black 2019
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sensor (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average affordability (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z20121
- Strong af (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sony Alpha a6400 Black 2019
Nikon NIKKOR Z20121
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 21 of 33 specs.
