Sony A6400 vs Nikon Z50

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Sony A6400 vs Nikon Z50

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Sony A6400 advantages over Nikon Z50

Less expensive
$848 vs $997
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer video battery life
125 vs 75 minutes
Capture more video
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

410 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.9 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Nikon Z50 advantages over Sony A6400

Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 102400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony A6400, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon Z50, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon EOS M50

Sony A6400

Canon EOS M50

$798
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6400 vs Canon EOS M50

Nikon Z50

Canon EOS M50

$857
APS-C

Larger sensor
Longer stills battery life

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Canon EOS M50

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-T100

$798
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6400 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Nikon Z50

Fujifilm X-T100

$857
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
More viewfinder magnification

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Compared to Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

$798
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

Compare Sony A6400 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Nikon Z50

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

$857
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

$849
APS-C

More pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Compared to Sony A6100

Sony A6400

Sony A6100

$798
APS-C

Higher extended ISO

$648
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony A6400 vs Sony A6100

Nikon Z50

Sony A6100

$857
APS-C

Lacks anti-aliasing filter
Higher extended ISO

$648
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6100

Compared to Fujifilm X-S10

Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-S10

$798
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$949
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

Compare Sony A6400 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Nikon Z50

Fujifilm X-S10

$857
APS-C

Less expensive
Wider angle kit lens

$949
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Fujifilm X-S10

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