Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO
OM System
65 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 21 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | — | ZERO II Coating, Fluorine Coating |
| 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 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 1.07 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 7 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 780 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 0.5x★ |
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
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (65th percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.405score per dollar
vs
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO0.016score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 25.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
