3 Reasons Why Nikon Z50 is Better Than Sony A6400

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[@anopinion3469]

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[@NatalieZii]

I’m trying to decide between them but leaning towards Sony. I’m a Nikon shooter but the Z50 will be more expensive with the adapter, as heavy as a DSLR, with worse specs. I’d feel like a fool to pay more for less even though I know Nikon is top for image quality. But in the last few years Sony has supposedly really improved their colors and the A6400 is ranked amongst the top for accurate colour reproduction. I know it’s personal preference and wish there were more comparison images out there so I could really tell colour difference. For people with large hands and who need easier menu access I can see it makes a difference to go Z50.

[@visualsbyst]

A few things to maybe consider. You may find the Z50 deal where they throw in the adapter for free or very cheap. When I bought it, it was the same exact price as the A6400 with the adapter included. I’m not sure what you mean it is as heavy as a DSLR. The Z50 is really light and even with the adapter, it’s not heavy. The specs for me are pretty much the same as A6400’s specs with a few minor differences, like no LOG and 21mp vs 24. However, you can have a flat profile on the Z50 and it looks really good. Now, the A6400. What I really don’t like about it are the menus and dials. I find that only 1 dial instead of 2 is pretty much a deal breaker for me. It takes more steps when you want to change aperture, ISO and some other things. However, what I really like about the A6400 are the Sigma lenses. They are great. It all comes down to your preference. They are both good cameras. Good luck with your pick. Thanks for watching.

[@NatalieZii]

If I could find it as cheap as the Sony with an adapter I’d definitely buy it! Doesn’t matter how great a camera is if you don’t feel comfortable using it of course and I’m concerned about that as well. I guess it’s all relative to what you’re used to for weight. My current D5000 is 610g and it’s fine but definitely not light. Z50 (450g) + FTZ (135g) is basically as heavy for me. Not a deal breaker but lighter is nicer. Another issue for me is the top reason I’m wanting to buy mirrorless is the improved video AF functionality. I could get the widely beloved D750 for 800$ used so I’m having a hard time justifying that extra 400$ for a decent video option- I could buy a drone, a new phone with decent video etc for that kind of money. I know it’s more modern etc. but for my purposes its just not very affordable for the hobbyist. If I was okay with nothing but the kit lens it would be fine but I actually have the Sigma 1.4 for Nikon (they make them!) and I’m attached to that depth of field. The cost of an adapter really hurts it.

[@visualsbyst]

I agree. I’d never buy the adapter separately. It’s something like $350 CAD here. I don’t where you live, though. Here in Canada, it was on sale a few times and they threw the adapter in for free. And yes, mirrorless is better for video. I had the D750 for a long time, but I switched to mirrorless because of it. While the Sony might be lighter, it’s more awkward to hold. I’m sure most stores would let you hold both of them and you can decide which one works best for you. Either one of them will do the job, so whichever you pick will be a good pick.

[@metalnicaraguense]

esta bien tus comentarios pero se basaron mas en el concepto físico de la cámara que en las cualidades de cada una , solo enfatizaste en cual se mira mas bonita , también el chiste de trabajar con sony es usar SLOG y los parámetros de rango dinámico para una mejor colerización que esto trae , de echo cinama 4 es muy bueno pareciera traer rec 709 tampoco hablas de los limitados lentes de la z y lo caro del adaptador , y cuando se habla de los botones , uno puedo configurar la camara para poner los botones directos a las funciones principales , en la 6400 mi única queja es cambiar de función de Full Hd 120 fps a 4k , seria mas practico tener esa función mas directa pero ninguna cámara lo trae.

[@visualsbyst]

Thanks for your comment, but it wasn’t just about the looks of the camera. The grip is much more important than just what it looks like. There might be more customizable buttons on the Sony, but having front and rear dial is very important to me and I’m sure it is to a lot of others. Slog is good on a camera that can shoot 10-bit. With 8-bit, S-log falls apart much quicker, because you have to bring back the colours. On the Nikon, I can create my own custom flat profile, that is even flatter than Nikon’s default flat and I can colour grade that one, but the colours may look nicer, because I didn’t desaturate it. All that being said, I’m just giving my opinion in the video to give people an option other than the 6400. Neither camera’s are bad and neither are the best. Nothing wrong with the a6400.

[@madphotographer762]

Sadly there are only 2 lenses for this thing....! Z FX lenses are too expensive for someone buying the Z DX. Sony have the Sigma Trinity and loads more lens choices... ! That's the reason not to get this camera at this point in time... but.. yeah its better in the points you specifically raised. I'm waiting for Nikon to produce more DX cheap lenses like a 35mm prime 1.8. (and no I don't want to use the FTZ adaptor)

[@visualsbyst]

Yes! The Sigma lenses are amazing.

[@arcanum70]

With the FTZ adapter there are hundreds of lenses for this thing.

[@visualsbyst]

G-ess-kay very true, the adapter is too expensive if you’re buying it separately. However, you can regularly find good deals where they thrown in the adapter for no extra cost.

[@madphotographer762]

@G-ess-kay Why are the Z50 batteries $120 AUD... lol.....! Total ripoff!!!

[@madphotographer762]

@G-ess-kay Yeah agree, but right now I don't think AM batteries Nikon EN-EL25 are available..?

[@Ked778]

Hey, I know I am late but I am confused between A6400 and Z50. I am going to use it just for taking holiday pictures and astrophotography (when i ll get a telescope in future). I don't care about video at all and lack of lenses on Z mount too because I ll use the 50-250mm kits lens all the time. Which one should I go for? I am not biased about any brand tho, it's going to be my first camera 🥲

[@visualsbyst]

Hi, either camera is fine for photos, but I prefer Nikon’s colours. I also like the Z50’s handling better. That being said, I don’t think 50-250mm kit lens is very good for astrophotography, but I’m not an astrophotographer, so I don’t know. Another thing to consider is that even though you think you’ll be completely fine with just that kit lens and no video, this might change in the future. You never know. I was in the same boat. I bought a camera to just use it for family photos and then became obsessed with photography. The good news is that both of these options have a decent lens line up if you do change your mind. I can’t know which of these two you’d enjoy more, but I personally would go with the Z50.

[@Ked778]

@@visualsbyst Thank you

[@visualsbyst]

@@Ked778 Nope. The resolution is still pretty great.

[@Ked778]

@@visualsbyst Thank you so much. I ordered the Z50. A6400's images look softer even tho it has a higher resolution sensor

[@nousernamesleft]

​@@Ked778 Couldn't decide on which one to get and settled on a6400. Personally, think it is a better pick because I love Sony. Both cameras are very good though and maybe are equal.

[@ДмитрийГерасименко-ф4ш]

What about a6000, it’s will be a good for photos only ? If i want a7m3 or better in the future ?

[@visualsbyst]

It will be good. The A6000’s sensor is pretty much the same as the A6400. Actually, most newer APSC cameras will have similar image quality.

[@art_by_adrian2913]

Great video definitely will be keeping my a6400 though

[@visualsbyst]

Oh for sure. It’s a great camera.

[@fatihahwahab5538]

hi, for dental photography, nikon z50 or sony a6400? thank u

[@visualsbyst]

I don’t know much about it. Which features do you need for dental photography?

[@fatihahwahab5538]

@@visualsbyst macro lens with twin/ring flash. Weight after combining body and lens, lighter weight is preferable for ease of handling and stability of hand.

[@visualsbyst]

They’re both light cameras. They weigh about the same. Both take great photos. Neither have focus bracketing or stacking, so if you ever need that for macro, you might want to look into other options.

[@Adri0288]

I test both. I buy a6400. Autofocus better. More good objektives

[@maiakhalaf369]

Please help me with this I really like the nikon z50 But I'm scared about the 2 lenses come with are they really good for Portrait photography ?

[@visualsbyst]

The 16-50mm that comes with it, isn’t really a portrait lens. I only use it for general/street photography when I travel. The 50-250mm I’ve never had, but it is definitely better for portraits than the 16-50mm. While it will give you that background blur at 200 and 250mm, it will not be very good at blurring the background at lower focal lengths. Neither of the lenses are good in lower light. It all depends how you will use them.

[@louisdefunes8952]

Hey S.T, i'm looking for a new camera(have an old Canon 7D now), only for stills, i don't shoot videos. But all cameras has video possibility of course,because people want that. The Sony A-6400 is great but to complex menu,the Nikon Z-50 i do not know yet. Also looked at the Canon R series(but no third party lenses available). And the Fuji XS-10 of course. Have an old Fuji X-20 with fixed lens and i still love that small camera. I like the design of the Z-50 the most; don't need a fully articulated(?) screen; don't do vlogging,selfies etc, just photography. What do you advise? Sorry for the long story and bad english; i'm from Amsterdam Holland.

[@visualsbyst]

It all depends on your preferences and what you shoot. Do you shoot landscape, street, portraits? You can’t go wrong with any of these cameras. Personally, I’d go with either Nikon Z50 or the Canon R series. Which lenses would you need for Canon? There are no third party, but they do have some inexpensive primes. With third party lenses from Viltrox, you’d have to deal with really bad chromatic aberration. That’s why I gave up on Viltrox. I didn’t like the purple or green outline of my subjects.

[@louisdefunes8952]

@@visualsbyst Shoot animals in the zoo,architexture in other European cities,landscapes/portraits/sports not so much. And sometimes animals in the zoo move quickly,so an good autofocus is nice. Thanxx for you answer anyway!

[@Bestone974]

V good video, plz advice me best photo camera for wedding videography under 1500 US$, plz reply.

[@visualsbyst]

Thank you. Probably Panasonic GH5.

[@Bestone974]

@@visualsbyst Thank you so much.

[@panosfanatic272]

For stills a6400 or Nikon z50?

[@visualsbyst]

I would pick the Z50.

[@Porelcaminitoyotellevare]

Sony AF is amazing but Nikon design better cameras, change my mind.

[@HagaishiSama]

Sony makes the best 📸. And the Sony a6400 is Superior in every way. The color science is better the video is better the picture profiles that we can use for stills and video is better. I could go on. And the autofocus is the best amongst any camera. And it has the same processor as the Sony a73

[@visualsbyst]

Thank you for schooling us.

[@HagaishiSama]

@@visualsbyst lol well I'm my opinion and I feel like I'm not an expert like you are I'm just wasting my opinion

[@Marc-NZ]

The bossa Nova song in the background was awesome!!

[@arshiamiri.]

show speak so quietly..... It's annoying

[@visualsbyst]

So is what you said, because it made no sense.

[@ascott7321]

What's the autofocus of the Nikon now, since the 2.0 firmware update, compared to the a6400?

[@visualsbyst]

I have had the 2.0 and better for a while now. It is now 2.11. The autofocus is good, good enough. It’s not as good as Sony’s or Canon’s, but it’s good enough for me. I’m not sure what you’d use the camera for, so I can’t know if it would be good enough for you.

[@elysianpattier_]

Which one is better for taking overhead shooting (for crafts/creative projects) in your opinion up to date? I don't have enough base to answer this myself as I'm just about to buy first camera, I'm thinking it would need good autofocus and sometimes probably should work in some low light situation. Also is there any solution for 30 mins record limit? I found an intervelometer could work yet I can't find one for this Nikon Thank you.

[@visualsbyst]

Either one. I prefer Nikon colours, so I’d choose Nikon if you’re not going to do much editing. If you’re going to be editing, then it doesn’t matter much. Crafts and creative projects aren’t going to be moving erratically 😂, so either autofocus will be fine. You don’t even need autofocus for that stuff, but it is good to have. Both are good in low light, however, if you’re doing product shots of crafts, you might want to learn about lighting it properly. If your lighting isn’t good, no camera will give you amazing photos. Solution for 30 min recording would be to get a Z30 instead of the Z50. I believe that camera has no recording limit.

[@elysianpattier_]

@@visualsbyst It deals with many small gears and components and not about object stabilization, I wonder which camera is better to capture small details in videos, anyway thanks for the lightning tips

[@visualsbyst]

@@elysianpattier_ it is 4K video and both can capture small details. You’ll need a macro lens, though.

[@JaySilva88]

If you're going to talk so softly, please boost it in post. Nice video.

[@kiyoshim9593]

you just need better speakers.

[@xgenrey]

@@kiyoshim9593 lol

[@myidham1984]

3.00 what are you trying to show us in the dark?? 🤦

[@visualsbyst]

I can see it fine. Your phone’s brightness is too low. Also, it’s a standard dial that is there on pretty much every camera, so I’m not sure what the confusion is. 🤦‍♂️

[@jaysun070476]

With the sony at least on my a6000 turn the dial on memory recall and you can save up to three presets for video . So after you leave your picture mode go back to memory recall all your settings will be there.

[@visualsbyst]

True. But for me the problem was ISO. The saved ISO doesn’t work in every lighting, so you still have to tweak it.

[@xolarwind]

Cant watch it! Why do the review when the babies are sleeping and whisper??

[@visualsbyst]

Why not do it then is a better question!

[@ipsun1632]

Did you film this at late night where your family were sleeping?

[@visualsbyst]

No. I was giving you confidential information and the CIA headquarters is right next to me, so I didn’t want them to hear me.

[@visualsbyst]

Btw, don’t ever repeat anything you heard in the video. To anyone. :D

[@sanjay.pratap.singh.]

Honest review i searched so far on the youtube for a6400 . I dont feel that as a camera when comes to ergonomics , view finder, colour tone . Difficult menu and touch is subjected to focus only.

[@visualsbyst]

Yes. It’s a good camera for many reasons, but ergonomics are bad and it isn’t easy to use.

[@sayedmohdsalman]

Dark room secret

[@faisalsheraz8101]

Nice video...

[@deephorizon457]

Very nice video. For cinematic movie what do you recommend?

[@visualsbyst]

Personally, I’d go with the Z50. It’s easier for me to get a cinematic look from Nikon files. I have my own flat profile that I use and I can get a good grade out of it. If you go to my Instagram (@toastr_co), I have a still out of a video I shot with the Z50, and I think it looks pretty cinematic. The video was actually just a test and I didn’t use any controlled lighting, so even better results can be achieved with controlled lighting. It’s the split (two stills) post on my Instagram that I posted recently. I will start posting more videos on KZbin and will post some cinematic videos shot with the Z50.

[@deephorizon457]

@@visualsbyst thank you very much. I am very keen to watch your cinematic film. Please post on youtube

[@danielvilliers612]

In fact Between Canon and Nikon it is a toss in terms of color science, its a matter of preference, Canon is a little more pinkish while Nikon is a little greenish, very close to the Arri Alexa look.

[@chinnywanders]

Love the review. Helped me heaps in deciding. Thank you!

[@visualsbyst]

Thanks for watching!

[@planetaTerrestre]

False

[@visualsbyst]

Cool beans.

[@smpproductions4885]

NICE VIDEO !!!

[@visualsbyst]

Thanks for watching!

[@ShawnRealty]

These are great points! I like how calm you are.

[@visualsbyst]

Thanks!

[@Tzunami07]

Canon m50 ist also a good camera?

[@visualsbyst]

It depends on what your needs are. It’s a pretty good camera for vlogging, yes. The 4K is cropped, but usable. Autofocus is good in 1080p, but bad in 4K. I’d recommend getting a 22mm f2 lens from Canon instead of shooting on the kit lens. Even better, get a Sigma lens if you can.

[@five18audio]

Z50 is even better than the a6600

[@visualsbyst]

I haven’t used the A6600, so I can’t comment on that, but I believe you.

[@five18audio]

@@visualsbyst yes I had the a6600 and it can’t come close to the z50

[@phillipdavidsutton5966]

I’ve just done the opposite and swapped z50 to a6600. Better is subjective to our specific needs I suppose and I’ll enjoy finding out if I agree with you on that point . My reason for swapping is the fact I’m unable to get batteries for it . Makes the camera unusable for my needs. I went for the a6600 because of the similar size grip and huge improvement on battery . Being a hybrid shooter I could never get all the shots I wanted. Otherwise I loved the camera

[@visualsbyst]

@@phillipdavidsutton5966 Wow, where do you live? I had no problem getting batteries for mine.

[@phillipdavidsutton5966]

@@visualsbyst uk , I had one on back order for months and gave up in the end .

[@marendradika]

The 1st in my mind when bought the Z50 was: It is weather sealing. Then your video confirmed me the rest important 3

[@TheJcGlobal]

Is better z50 for rain weather?

[@BOUNTYEATER]

@@TheJcGlobal for a mild rain yeah, but no for a heavy downpour.

[@fizozamry]

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[@roopeshmoonganda3468]

What about autofocus ?

[@visualsbyst]

Sony A6400 is better, but the Z50 is decent, too.

[@roopeshmoonganda3468]

@@visualsbyst If this three issues you talked about is not a issue for me, then which one I should choose

[@visualsbyst]

Well, it’s difficult to say without knowing what and how you’ll be shooting. What do you need the camera for? Give me more details.

[@roopeshmoonganda3468]

@@visualsbyst I don't want focus breath..the person infront should be in focus at movement of camera (prime lens 1.4).. I shoot music videos..

[@visualsbyst]

The Sony has better autofocus, so I guess the Sony. Also, there are better f1.4 lenses for the Sony. There’s no f1.4 native lens for the Z50, I believe.

[@skydj100]

I have Nikon D850, and I'm planning to buy Nikon Z50 for travelling. Thank you for the vid!!

[@visualsbyst]

Great! Z50 is great for traveling.

[@quiver99]

Bravo! Very pleasant and great music. Thank you 😊

[@FuzzyDarkness]

You're talking about post production of your videos of the Z 50. Could you do a video about editing a sample file of the Z 50 and what to watch out for when recording and editing with the Z 50?

[@visualsbyst]

Yes, I will be doing that in the next couple of weeks. In fact, I will do many videos on editing and filming with the Z50 in the future. Thanks.

[@NguyenTran-ng7hg]

Because is more expensiveeeeee

[@visualsbyst]

I’m not sure what you mean. Which one is more expensive?

[@mikearcher6239]

After 2 years do you still like the Nikon better? I am looking at landscape pictures as a hobby and am researching cameras. I know that any of the cameras will do fine, but just trying to make sure I start right. Most of my research keeps coming back to the Z50 as best bang for the buck for photos, don’t really care one way or the other about video as I will probably not use it much at all. Would love to save a little money but not cheap out either.

[@visualsbyst]

For the most part, I do. With landscape, though, it gets a bit more complicated. I’m assuming you will need an ultra wide lens. Your only options for Nikon are adapted F lenses. There are some third party wide lenses, like the Viltrox 13mm, but that’s not super wide and it’s a prime lens. I believe Sony has some ultra wide lenses for APSC. Nikon does too, but you’ll have to adapt them. Adapting them isn’t a big deal at all, especially for landscape, so it’s up to you. Other than that, I’d go with the Nikon.

[@mikearcher6239]

@@visualsbyst thanks for your response!