EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USMvs A6700

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM (2016) Starting from £449 new Best for Travel, everyday photography & video View EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
VS
Sony A6700 Sony A6700 (2023) Starting from £999 new Best for All-round & video View A6700

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Travel, Everyday Photography & Video — EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM (2016): The best one-lens solution for the 90D — the 7.5× zoom range with Nano USM and IS covers almost any shooting situation in a single barrel.

All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.

↓ Full specifications below

Who should buy what

A6700 (2023)

  • APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
  • Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
  • A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
  • Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price

Quick take: The ef-s 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 is usm is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM (2016)A6700 (2023)
Price £449 £999
Sensor f/3.5-5.6 (variable max aperture) 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution — 26.0MP
Video 39cm minimum focus distance 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit
Autofocus Nano USM — fast, smooth, and near-silent; ideal for video AF 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle)
Stabilisation 4-stop IS 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate N/A 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life N/A ~570 shots (CIPA)
Weight 480g 493g body only
Dimensions 76.6mm diameter × 96.1mm length 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder N/A EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen N/A 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount Canon EF / EF-S Sony E-mount
Memory Cards N/A Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot
Connectivity N/A USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

Suitability by genre

Genre EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USMA6700
Travel
9.0
—
Vlogging & Video
7.0
9.0
Landscape
7.0
9.0
Portrait —
9.0
Street —
9.0
Sports & Action —
9.0
Wildlife —
7.0
⚡ Compare specs side by side EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM prices → A6700 prices →

More comparisons with EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Compare EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs A1 → Compare EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs A1 II → Compare EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs A6100 → Compare EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs A6400 → Compare EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs A6600 → Compare EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs A7C → Compare EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs A7C II → Compare EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs A7CR →

Camera family history

Series Sony A6000 Series — every generation →