Z50vs A6400

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Nikon Z50 (2019) Starting from £499 new Best for Beginner, travel, everyday View Z50

Sony A6400 (2019) Starting from £899 new Best for Content creation & vlogging View A6400

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.

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.

↓ Full specifications below

Who should buy what

Z50 (2019)

Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
First-time enthusiast camera buyers

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; the z50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification	Z50 (2019)	A6400 (2019)
Price	£499	£899
Sensor	APS-C CMOS	24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI
Resolution	20.9MP	24.2MP
Video	4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps	4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion
Autofocus	209-point phase-detect hybrid AF	Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF
Stabilisation	None	None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate	11fps	11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking
Battery Life	300 shots (CIPA)	~410 shots (CIPA)
Weight	397g (body only)	403g (body, battery, card)
Dimensions	126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm	120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm
Weather Sealed	No	No
Viewfinder	EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification
Screen	3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots
Mount	Nikon Z-Mount (DX)	Sony E-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I	Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI	Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC

Suitability by genre

Genre	Z50	A6400
Video	—	9.0
Street	—	9.0
Portrait	—	9.0
Travel	—	7.0
Wildlife	—	4.0

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