Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
Sony
84 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM 18-45mm
Canon
83 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Professional
Travel
Portrait
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm | Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM 18-45mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 20 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 45 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 7 |
| Groups | 13 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | fluorine coatings | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.13 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.39x | 1:6.25★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (80th percentile)80th %ile
Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM 18-45mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Pricing
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm0.081score per dollar
vs
Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM 18-45mm0.636score per dollar
Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM 18-45mm offers 7.9x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm wins 5 specs while Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM 18-45mm wins 6.
