Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USMvs A6400
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Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (2018)
From £1099
Best for Travel, weddings & general purpose
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Which should you buy?
Travel, Weddings & General Purpose — Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (2018): The definitive one-lens travel kit — L-series sharpness, 5-stop IS, and 24-105mm versatility built to professional standards.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The a6400 is the most affordable; only the canon rf 24-105mm f/4l is usm is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (2018) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £899 |
| Sensor | f/4 constant (max aperture throughout zoom range) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 45cm minimum focus distance (wide end) | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Nano USM — fast, near-silent for stills and video | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-stop optical Image Stabiliser (IS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | — | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | — | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 700g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 83.5 × 107.3mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | — | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | — | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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