A6100vs FE 50mm f/1.2 GM
VS
Sony
FE 50mm f/1.2 GM (2021)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Portraits, weddings & low-light work
View FE 50mm f/1.2 GM
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Portraits, Weddings & Low-Light Work — FE 50mm f/1.2 GM (2021): The finest 50mm lens ever made — f/1.2 sharpness and bokeh that redefines what a standard prime can do.
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; only the fe 50mm f/1.2 gm is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6100 (2019) | FE 50mm f/1.2 GM (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | APS-C Exmor CMOS | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K 30fps | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking | Quad XD Linear Motor AF — near-instant, near-silent |
| Stabilisation | None | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | N/A |
| Weight | 396g (body only) | 778g |
| Dimensions | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm | 87mm diameter × 108mm 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 | 72mm filter thread |
| 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 50mm f/1.2 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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