Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
73 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 17 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/6.3 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-M |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 3.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 1.00 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.21x |
Pros & Cons
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 20 specs.