Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon
84 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL1224G 12-24mm
Sony
65 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Street
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Sony FE SEL1224G 12-24mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 17 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Nano AR Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg★ | 0.56 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.14x |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Sony FE SEL1224G 12-24mm
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Sony FE SEL1224G 12-24mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
