Sony Alpha A6400 vs Nikon Z fc
Sony Alpha A6400 has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. The Alpha A6400 is the better pick for travel, landscapes, vlogging; the Z fc is better for a film look.
Choose the Alpha A6400 for
- more resolution (24MP vs 21MP)
- a lighter body (403g vs 445g)
- a lower price (from £464)
- weather sealing
- more lenses in our database (105 vs 54)
Choose the Z fc for
- better low-light performance
- a newer design (2021)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Alpha A6400 | Z fc |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | APS-C, 24MP | APS-C, 21MP |
| Mount | Sony E (APS-C) | Nikon Z |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Burst | 11 fps | 11 fps |
| Readout | — | ≈45 ms |
| Max ISO | 32,000 | 51,200 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only | Lens only |
| Video | 4K 30p | 4K 30p |
| Weather sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Weight | 403 g | 445 g |
| Battery | Sony NP-FW50 | Nikon EN-EL25a |
| Card slots | SD (UHS-I) | SD (UHS-I) |
| New price | No longer sold new | £699 |
| Used at MPB | £464–614 | £499–564 |
| Native lenses in our database | 105 (82 third-party) | 54 (31 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | About equal |
| Everyday & travel | Alpha A6400 |
| Portraits | About equal |
| Landscape | Alpha A6400 |
| Wildlife & animals | About equal |
| Sports & action | About equal |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | Alpha A6400 |
| Vintage / film look | Z fc |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The Alpha A6400 uses Sony E / FE (105 lenses in our database, 82 third-party) and the Z fc uses Nikon Z (54 lenses, 31 third-party). Batteries: Sony NP-FW50 (about £55) vs Nikon EN-EL25a (about £55).
Alpha A6400 compatible lenses → · Z fc compatible lenses → ·
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sony Alpha A6400 better than the Nikon Z fc?
It depends on your priorities. The Alpha A6400 offers more resolution (24MP vs 21MP), a lighter body (403g vs 445g), a lower price (from £464); the Z fc offers better low-light performance, a newer design (2021).
Which is better for video, the Alpha A6400 or the Z fc?
They are closely matched for video (4K 30p vs 4K 30p); stabilisation and lens choice will decide it.
Which is cheaper, the Alpha A6400 or the Z fc?
The Alpha A6400 costs No longer sold new new and from £464 used at MPB; the Z fc costs £699 new and from £499 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Sony Alpha A6400 lenses on the Z fc?
Not directly. The Alpha A6400 uses Sony E / FE and the Z fc uses Nikon Z; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.