RF 16mm f/2.8 STMvs A6100
Canon
RF 16mm f/2.8 STM (2022)
Starting from £269 new
Best for Vlogging, travel & architecture
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Vlogging, Travel & Architecture — RF 16mm f/2.8 STM (2022): The most accessible entry point into ultra-wide RF glass — compact, affordable, and surprisingly capable for content creators.
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 rf 16mm f/2.8 stm is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | RF 16mm f/2.8 STM (2022) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £269 | £549 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 (max aperture) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 13cm minimum focus distance | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | STM stepping motor — smooth and quiet for video AF | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body digital IS or IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps |
| Battery Life | N/A | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 165g | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 69.2mm diameter × 40.0mm 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 | Canon RF | 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 | RF 16mm f/2.8 STM | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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