Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
Nikon
67 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 12 |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.33 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 | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 0.24x★ |
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
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
