Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Canon
62 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
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Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 19 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | — | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.64 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | 3 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 351 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x★ | 0.17x |
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
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.255score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM0.091score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 2.8x 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 6 of 22 specs.
