Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II 50-230mm

Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II 50-230mm

Fujifilm
64 Overall Score

Scores

Street
Nikon
99
Fujifilm
49
Budget
Nikon
93
Fujifilm
65
Travel
Nikon
89
Fujifilm
55
Portrait
Nikon
86
Fujifilm
40
Landscape
Nikon
83
Fujifilm
60
Video Cinema
Nikon
83
Fujifilm
51
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
81
Fujifilm
63
Professional
Nikon
78
Fujifilm
49
Macro
Nikon
70
Fujifilm
76

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mmFujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II 50-230mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min16 mm50 mm
Focal Length Max50 mm230 mm
Elements913
Groups710
Aspherical Elements4★1
ED Elements11
CoatingSuper Integrated CoatingSuper EBC coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/3.5f/22
Min Aperture3.5-6.3f/4.5
Constant✗✗
Diaphragm Blades77
Build
MountNikon ZFujifilm X
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed✗—
Weight0.14 kg★0.77 kg
Filter Thread46 mm58 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping Motor★Stepping AF motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops4.5 stops★3.5 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance200 mm91 mm★
Max Magnification0.2x★—

Pros & Cons

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

  • Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile

Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II 50-230mm

  • Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average build (27th percentile)

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm is $103 cheaper (1.6x less).

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm0.489score per dollar
vs
Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II 50-230mm0.222score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm offers 2.2x better value for money

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Newegg
$187
Newegg
refurbished$211
B&H Photo
$327
Adorama
$327
Amazon
$327

Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II 50-230mm

Newegg
$290
Best Buy
$290
Amazon
refurbished$299

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm Better at:

BudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II 50-230mm Better at:

Macro

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