Sony Alpha 6400 Mirrorless
Nikon Z Z8 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 Z Z8 Black 2024
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 Alpha 6400 Mirrorless | Nikon Z Z8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 45.70000076293945 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 64★ |
| 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 | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 8 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | — | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | — | N-RAW, ProRes RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg★ | 0.82 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 340 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | — | HDMI Output |
| 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 (14th percentile)14th %ile
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2024
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Sony Alpha 6400 Mirrorless offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.
