Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM.

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Product
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Name Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 0572C002
Release Date and Price
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Release Year 2022 2015
Release Date 2022-05-24 2015-10-13
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 249 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Mount Canon RF Canon EF-M
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm N/A
Maximum Magnification 0,16 0,25
Aperture
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Maximum Aperture F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 45 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 15 mm
F6,3 at 45 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Construction 7 elements  /  7 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Two aspherical elements No information
Focal Length
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Focal Length 18-45 mm 15-45 mm
Zoom Range 27 mm 30 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops 3.5 stops
Physical
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 69 mm 61 mm
Length 44 mm 45 mm
Weight 130 gr 130 gr
Other
Canon RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 49 mm 49 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-53 EW-53
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A