Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STMvs A7C II
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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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
A7C II (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality in the most compact body possible
- You travel constantly and need a serious camera that doesn't weigh down your bag
- You're a portrait or lifestyle photographer who shoots on the move
- You create content for social media or YouTube and want full-frame quality in a vlog-friendly form
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) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £219 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | f/1.8 (max aperture) | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 33.0MP |
| Video | 30cm minimum focus distance | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | STM (Stepping Motor) — near-silent, smooth for video | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on in-body IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | — | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | — | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 160g | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 69.2 × 40.5mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | — | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | — | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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