Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 Svs A6100
Nikon
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S (2019)
Starting from £2199 new
Best for Professional & wedding photography
View Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
VS
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional & Wedding Photography — Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S (2019): The professional Z-mount standard zoom — f/2.8 throughout, dual motor AF, and outstanding sharpness that sets the standard for the system.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
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 nikon z 24-70mm f/2.8 s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S (2019) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £549 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 constant (max aperture throughout zoom range) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 38cm minimum focus distance (wide), 28cm (tele) | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Dual STM (Stepping Motor Actuators) — very fast and near-silent | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | — | 11fps |
| Battery Life | — | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 805g | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 89.0 × 126.0mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | — | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | — | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
More comparisons with Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Camera family history