Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USMvs A6100
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Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM (2020)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for Travel, sports & wildlife
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel, Sports & Wildlife — Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM (2020): The smart telephoto choice for RF shooters who want L-series quality in a remarkably compact package.
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 a6100 is the most affordable; only the canon rf 70-200mm f/4l is usm is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM (2020) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £549 |
| Sensor | f/4 (constant max aperture) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 60cm minimum focus distance | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Nano USM — fast, silent, and ideal for video tracking | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-stop IS (up to 7.5 stops with compatible bodies) | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps |
| Battery Life | N/A | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 695g | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 83.5mm diameter × 149mm length (collapsed) | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | 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 | Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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