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.
Hybrid Photography, Travel & Video On Sony Aps-C — A6600 (2019): The APS-C Sony that has everything — IBIS, real-time Eye AF, excellent battery life, and 4K/30p in a weather-sealed body.
Who should buy what
A6600 (2019)
Quick take: The a6600 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S (2019) | A6600 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 constant (max aperture throughout zoom range) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 38cm minimum focus distance (wide), 28cm (tele) | 4K/30p (no crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual STM (Stepping Motor Actuators) — very fast and near-silent | Real-time Eye AF, real-time tracking — inherited from A9 |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | — | 11fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | — | ~810 shots (CIPA) — large NP-FZ100 battery |
| Weight | 805g | 503g body only |
| Dimensions | 89.0 × 126.0mm | 120 × 66.9 × 69.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | — | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E-mount (APS-C) |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | A6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports | — |
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