18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporaryvs A6100
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18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary (2021)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Everyday, travel & events on Fujifilm or Sony APS-C
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Everyday, Travel & Events On Fujifilm Or Sony Aps-C — 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary (2021): The lightest f/2.8 standard zoom ever made — 290g is astonishing for a lens of this capability, and it optically over-delivers at the price.
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 a6100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary (2021) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £549 |
| Sensor | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Stepping motor — fast, quiet, video-friendly | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps |
| Battery Life | N/A | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 290g | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 65.4mm diameter × 76.8mm length | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | 55mm filter thread | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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