Nikon P1000 vs Sony A6400

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Nikon P1000 vs Sony A6400

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 3000.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon P1000 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon P1000 conclusion.

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

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Differences

Nikon P1000 advantages over Sony A6400

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Sony A6400 advantages over Nikon P1000

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Less expensive
$848 vs $997*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer video battery life
125 vs 80 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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 250 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
59 mm vs 181 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
307k vs 230k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
87 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.1 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
42 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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

Record-breaking 24-3000mm optical zoom lens with surprisingly good optical performance; Good image quality at low ISOs; VR works well; Fast AF in good lighting; RAW image capture.
Tiny sensor struggles with low-light/high ISO image quality; Lens dims quickly as you zoom; Sluggish low-light AF; Underwhelming C-AF performance; Shallow buffer depth; Poor battery life.
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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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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm HS50EXR

Nikon P1000

Fujifilm HS50EXR

$997
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Wi-Fi

$339
1/2 inch

Slower slow-motion
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm HS50EXR

Sony A6400

Fujifilm HS50EXR

$798
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$339
1/2 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

Compare Sony A6400 vs Fujifilm HS50EXR

Compared to Nikon P900

Nikon P1000

Nikon P900

$997
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
RAW file ability

$697
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P900

Sony A6400

Nikon P900

$798
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$697
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6400 vs Nikon P900

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Nikon P1000

Fujifilm X-T100

$997
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P1000 vs 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

Compared to Sony A6100

Nikon P1000

Sony A6100

$997
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$673
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Sony A6100

Sony A6400

Sony A6100

$798
APS-C

Higher extended ISO

$673
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony A6400 vs Sony A6100

Compared to Nikon P950

Nikon P1000

Nikon P950

$997
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer exposure

$797
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P950

Sony A6400

Nikon P950

$798
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$797
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A6400 vs Nikon P950

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