Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STMvs A6700
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Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020)
From £219
Best for Portraits, street & everyday
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Which should you buy?
Portraits, Street & Everyday — Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020): The essential first prime for Canon RF shooters — f/1.8 background separation at an accessible price with near-silent STM autofocus.
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.
Who should buy what
A6700 (2023)
- You want a compact, travel-friendly system without sacrificing autofocus performance
- You're an enthusiast upgrading from an entry-level camera and ready for a more capable body
- You shoot wildlife or sports and want APS-C reach from a lightweight kit
- You create video content and need reliable subject and eye tracking in a small form factor
Quick take: The canon rf 50mm f/1.8 stm is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £219 | £999 |
| Sensor | f/1.8 (max aperture) | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 26.0MP |
| Video | 30cm minimum focus distance | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | STM (Stepping Motor) — near-silent, smooth for video | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on in-body IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | — | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | — | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 160g | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 69.2 × 40.5mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | — | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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