XF 23mm f/2 R WRvs A6400
Fujifilm
XF 23mm f/2 R WR (2016)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Documentary Photography — XF 23mm f/2 R WR (2016): One of Fujifilm's sharpest primes — a compact, weather-sealed 35mm equivalent that handles any lighting and any weather.
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 xf 23mm f/2 r wr is the most affordable; only the xf 23mm f/2 r wr is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 23mm f/2 R WR (2016) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £899 |
| Sensor | f/2 (max aperture) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 22cm minimum focus distance | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Internal focusing with stepping motor — fast and near-silent | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 180g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 60mm diameter × 42.3mm length | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | 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 | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | N/A | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | XF 23mm f/2 R WR | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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