A6100vs FE 35mm f/1.8
VS
Sony
FE 35mm f/1.8 (2019)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, travel & everyday photography
View FE 35mm f/1.8
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Street, Travel & Everyday Photography — FE 35mm f/1.8 (2019): The everyday Sony prime — weather-sealed, compact, and optically excellent for the price. The lens most Sony full-frame shooters end up with.
Who should buy what
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: Only the fe 35mm f/1.8 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6100 (2019) | FE 35mm f/1.8 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £549 |
| Sensor | APS-C Exmor CMOS | f/1.8 (max aperture) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 22cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking | XD linear motor — ultra-fast, near-silent, with eye and subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | N/A |
| Weight | 396g (body only) | 280g |
| Dimensions | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm | 65.6mm diameter × 73.5mm length |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot | N/A |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot | N/A |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick | N/A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6100 | FE 35mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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