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Kit comparison · 2025

Nikon Z50 II vs Sony A6400: which kit wins in 2025?

Full side-by-side comparison of camera specs, lens options, performance scores, and price — so you can stop second-guessing and start shooting.

The compact explorer
Nikon Z50 II
+ Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
73/100
$1,373
camera + lens
★ Overall winner
The tracking portrait kit
Sony A6400
+ 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E)
77/100
$1,263
camera + lens
Camera body
Sensor
APS-C
APS-C
Resolution
21MP
24MP
IBIS
— No
— No
Weather seal
— No
— No
Battery
350 shots
410 shots
Body weight
385g
403g
Released
2,024
2,019
Lens
Model
Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E)
Focal range
16-50mm
18-50mm
Max aperture
f/3.5
f/2.8
Type
Zoom
Zoom
Lens weight
135g
290g
Combined kit
Total weight
520g
693g
Total price
€1,248
€1,148
Tier
Enthusiast
Enthusiast
Performance scores
Beginner-friendly
84
72
Travel
82
83
Portrait
64
82
Wildlife
58
58
Sports
60
72
Video
78
86
Value for money
82
86
Strengths
+Improved AF over Z50
+Compact and well-built
+Excellent image quality
+Good beginner-to-enthusiast camera
+Industry-leading real-time tracking AF
+Fast 11fps burst
+Excellent 4K video
+180° flip screen for selfies/vlogging
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Nikon Z50 II vs Sony A6400: common questions

Which is better overall, the Nikon Z50 II or the Sony A6400?

Based on our scoring across 7 use-case dimensions, the Sony A6400 edges ahead with an average score of 77/100 vs 73/100. Sony's strengths include: Industry-leading real-time tracking AF and Fast 11fps burst.

Is the Nikon Z50 II worth the extra cost over the Sony A6400?

The Z50 II kit costs €100 more than the A6400 kit. The extra cost buys you: Improved AF over Z50 and Compact and well-built. If those features matter for your shooting, the upgrade is justified.

Which is better for beginners, the Nikon Z50 II or Sony A6400?

For beginners, the Nikon Z50 II scores higher (84 vs 72 for beginner-friendliness). Improved AF over Z50.

Which has better video, the Nikon Z50 II or Sony A6400?

For video, the Sony A6400 leads with a video score of 86/100. The flip screen also makes it ideal for solo filming.

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