Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Ricoh GR IIIx 40mm
Ricoh
70 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Ricoh GR IIIx 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 7 |
| Groups | 8 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | 0 |
| Coating | — | Nano Crystal Coat |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | GR |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | AF híbrido |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 120 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x★ | — |
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
Ricoh GR IIIx 40mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.027score per dollar
vs
Ricoh GR IIIx 40mm0.003score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 9.0x better value for money
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Ricoh GR IIIx 40mm
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
