Sony G Master SEL300F28GM 300mm

Sony G Master SEL300F28GM 300mm

Sony
60 Overall Score
vs
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO

OM System
69 Overall Score

Scores

Landscape
Sony
59
OM System
90
Macro
Sony
62
OM System
79
Video Cinema
Sony
72
OM System
73
Travel
Sony
46
OM System
73
Budget
Sony
62
OM System
72
Professional
Sony
67
OM System
70
Wildlife Sports
Sony
69
OM System
65
Street
Sony
56
OM System
55
Portrait
Sony
50
OM System
43

Specifications

Sony G Master SEL300F28GM 300mmOM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
Optics
Typeprimezoom
Focal Length Min300 mm12 mm
Focal Length Max300 mm100 mm
Elements2017
Groups1611
Aspherical Elements—3★
ED Elements45★
CoatingNano AR Coating II, Fluorine coatingZ Coating Nano
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/22
Min Aperturef/2.8f/4
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades11★7
Build
MountSony EMicro Four Thirds
Formatfull-frame★micro-four-thirds
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight1.47 kg0.56 kg★
Filter Thread41 mm72 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeXD Linear Motors★Autofocus
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops—5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance2.00 m150 mm★
Max Magnification—0.3x★

Pros & Cons

Sony G Master SEL300F28GM 300mm

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
  • Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (33rd percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO

  • Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong build (67th percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile

Pricing

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO is CA$6,298 cheaper (4.5x less).

Sony G Master SEL300F28GM 300mm0.007score per dollar
vs
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO0.038score per dollar

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO offers 5.4x better value for money

Sony G Master SEL300F28GM 300mm

Amazon.ca
CA$8,098

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO

Amazon.ca
CA$1,800
B&H Photo
CA$1,934

Verdict

★ Winner: OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO

Scores 69 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

Sony G Master SEL300F28GM 300mm Better at:

PortraitWildlife Sports

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO Better at:

MacroBudgetTravelLandscapeProfessional

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