M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8vs A6400
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M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 (2012)
Starting from £199 new
Best for Portraits & everyday photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portraits & Everyday Photography — M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 (2012): An outstanding portrait prime that punches far above its price point — compact, sharp, and beautifully built.
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 m.zuiko digital 45mm f/1.8 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 (2012) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £199 | £899 |
| Sensor | f/1.8 (max aperture) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 50cm minimum focus distance | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | MSC (Movie and Still Compatible) — quiet, fast stepping motor AF | 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 | 116g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 56mm diameter × 46.3mm 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 | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | N/A | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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