NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8vs A6400
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (2021)
Starting from £239 new
Best for Street, travel & everyday photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Everyday Photography — NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (2021): The most affordable way into Z-mount primes — surprisingly sharp and compact, perfect as a first prime for crop-sensor Nikon Z shooters.
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 nikkor z 28mm f/2.8 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (2021) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £239 | £899 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 (max aperture) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 19cm minimum focus distance | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | STM stepping motor — quiet and smooth for video | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body VR) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 70mm diameter × 43.5mm length | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | 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 28mm f/2.8 | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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