Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
90 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III
Canon
70 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Macro
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 11 |
| Groups | 7 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | optimized coating for digital imaging sensor |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.14 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.627score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III0.416score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
