EF 50mm f/1.8 STMvs A6400
Canon
EF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2015)
Starting from £119 new
Best for Everyday photography, portraits & low light
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Everyday Photography, Portraits & Low Light — EF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2015): The best first upgrade for any Canon DSLR owner — extraordinary value, genuine f/1.8 speed, and a natural perspective for everyday shooting.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The ef 50mm f/1.8 stm is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2015) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £119 | £899 |
| Sensor | f/1.8 (max aperture) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 35cm minimum focus distance | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | STM stepping motor — smooth and near-silent for video | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IS if available) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 160g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 69.2mm diameter × 39.3mm length | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | N/A | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EF 50mm f/1.8 STM | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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