Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
70 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 30 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 13 |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.39 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 130 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:2★ |
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 RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.