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)
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 21 of 33 specs.