Travel & Everyday Photography — NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (2021): The one-lens solution for Nikon Z users — 5× zoom range, S-line sharpness, and versatile enough for almost any situation.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
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A6100 (2019)
Quick take: The a6100 is the most affordable; only the nikkor z 24-120mm f/4 s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (2021) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £549 |
| Sensor | f/4 (constant max aperture) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 35cm minimum focus distance | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Multi Focus System — fast, quiet, and precise | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | VR (4.5 stops, up to 6 stops with Z-mount bodies with IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps |
| Battery Life | N/A | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 630g | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 84mm diameter × 114mm length | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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