Nikon Zfvs A6100
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
Nikon Zf (2023)
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The nikon zf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a6100 is the most affordable; only the nikon zf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon Zf (2023) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 710g with battery | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Zf | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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