Z50 IIvs A6400
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
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
Z50 II (2024)
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
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 has the highest resolution at 24mp. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 II (2024) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £899 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 385g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 II | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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