Architecture, Interiors & Creative Ultra-Wide Work — XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR (2023): The widest prime in the X-mount system — unique 12mm equivalent view in a compact, affordable, weather-sealed package.
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.
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A6400 (2019)
Quick take: The xf 8mm f/3.5 r wr is the most affordable; only the xf 8mm f/3.5 r wr is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR (2023) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £899 |
| Sensor | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Internal focus stepping motor — quiet and reliable | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 215g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 64.1mm diameter × 62.7mm 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 | 62mm filter thread | 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 8mm f/3.5 R WR | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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