NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 Svs A6400
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (2021)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel, events & everyday walk-around shooting
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel, Events & Everyday Walk-Around Shooting — NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (2021): The best all-in-one zoom for Nikon Z — 5× range, constant f/4, and S-line optical quality that makes it genuinely usable as a travel-only lens.
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 | £1,299 | £899 |
| Sensor | Nikon Z mount (full-frame) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Multi-Focus System — fast across the range | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on 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 | 77mm filter thread | 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 | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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