Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
63 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 45 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 3 |
| Groups | 8 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | — | Canon coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-M |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.46 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | 3.5 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.255score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM0.486score per dollar
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
