Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STMvs A6100
Canon
Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020)
Starting from £219 new
Best for Portraits, street & everyday
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portraits, Street & Everyday — Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020): The essential first prime for Canon RF shooters — f/1.8 background separation at an accessible price with near-silent STM autofocus.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The canon rf 50mm f/1.8 stm is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £219 | £549 |
| Sensor | f/1.8 (max aperture) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 30cm minimum focus distance | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | STM (Stepping Motor) — near-silent, smooth for video | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on in-body IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | — | 11fps |
| Battery Life | — | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 160g | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 69.2 × 40.5mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | — | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | — | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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