NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 Svs A6400
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (2021)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel & everyday photography
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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.
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
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 a6400 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) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £899 |
| Sensor | f/4 (constant max aperture) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 35cm minimum focus distance | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Multi Focus System — fast, quiet, and precise | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | VR (4.5 stops, up to 6 stops with Z-mount bodies with IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 630g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 84mm diameter × 114mm length | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | N/A | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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