EOS R8vs Nikon Zfvs A6400
Which should you buy?
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
EOS R8 (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality on a tight budget
- You shoot mainly in good light and can live without built-in stabilisation
- You primarily shoot stills with occasional video
Nikon Zf (2023)
- You want full-frame quality in a compact, beautiful camera you'll genuinely love carrying
- You appreciate analogue-inspired design alongside modern digital performance
- You shoot street, travel, or lifestyle and want a camera that feels special to use
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The nikon zf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a6400 is the most affordable; only the nikon zf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | Nikon Zf (2023) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,699 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 710g with battery | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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