Sony Alpha a6400 Black 2019

Sony Alpha a6400 Black 2019

Sony
82 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z20121

Nikon NIKKOR Z20121

Nikon
29 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony Alpha a6400 Black 2019

82 out of 100 high confidence 213 reviews

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
👍 Image quality 25
👍 Autofocus performance 18
👍 Portability 15
👎 Battery life 10
👎 Menu usability 8
👎 Image stabilization 7

Nikon NIKKOR Z20121

72 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

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
👍 Image quality 8
👍 Build quality 5
👍 Value for money 4
🤔 Autofocus performance 4
👎 Packaging accuracy 2
👎 Lens hood inclusion 2

Scores

Beginner
Sony
97
Nikon
52
Travel
Sony
87
Nikon
37
Product Photography
Sony
86
Nikon
27
Photography
Sony
85
Nikon
36
Wedding Events
Sony
84
Nikon
36
Sports Wildlife
Sony
82
Nikon
42
Streaming
Sony
81
Nikon
26
Vlogging
Sony
79
Nikon
23
Video
Sony
77
Nikon
25
Youtube
Sony
74
Nikon
21

Specifications

Sony Alpha a6400Nikon NIKKOR Z20121
Sensor
TypeCMOS—
Sizeaps-cfull-frame
Megapixels24.200000762939453 MP★—
ISO Range100★—
ProcessorBIONZ X—
Autofocus
AF Points
425
No data
AF TypeContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425—
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF✓★—
Subject Detection✓✓
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)11 fps★—
Burst (Electronic)8 fps★—
Max Shutter1/4000—
Electronic Shutter✓★—
Video
Max Resolution4K★—
4K FPS30 fps★—
1080p FPS120 fps★—
10-bit✗—
Log Profile✓★—
RAW Video✗—
CodecXAVC S, AVCHD—
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"★—
Touchscreen✓★—
Articulating✓★—
EVF Resolution2.4M dots★—
Build
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.36 kg0.17 kg★
Battery Life360 shots★—
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓★—
Bluetooth✓★—
USBSony Multi/Micro-USB★—
HDMIMicro 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

Nikon NIKKOR Z20121 is $483 cheaper (2.9x less).

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony Alpha a6400

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

Sony Alpha a6400 Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography

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