Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
Canon
81 Overall Score
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 210 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 9 |
| Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 5-7.1 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 730 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x★ | 0.215x |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (87th percentile)87th %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
Pricing
Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM0.215score per dollar
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.354score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.6x better value for money
Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
