Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS
Sony
55 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon
84 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Street
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 15 |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/29 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.85 kg | 0.38 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear Autofocus Motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 900 mm | 850 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.31x★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average aperture (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
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)
Pricing
Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS0.002score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM0.010score per dollar
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM offers 5.0x better value for money
Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
