Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon
55 Overall Score
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 400 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | — | 9 |
| Groups | — | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | — | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon 1, Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | — | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.215x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
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
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 21 specs.