NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 Svs A6100

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (2021) Starting from £999 new Best for Travel & everyday photography View NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
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Sony A6100 Sony A6100 (2019) Starting from £549 new Best for Beginner, family, travel View A6100

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

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.

↓ Full specifications below

A6100 (2019)

  • First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
  • Families stepping up from a smartphone

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
Genre NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 SA6100
Travel
9.0
Wedding
7.0
Portrait
7.0
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