Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM 15-45mm

Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM 15-45mm

Canon
63 Overall Score

Scores

Street
Nikon
99
Canon
70
Budget
Nikon
93
Canon
67
Travel
Nikon
89
Canon
57
Portrait
Nikon
86
Canon
73
Landscape
Nikon
83
Canon
52
Video Cinema
Nikon
83
Canon
66
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
81
Canon
65
Professional
Nikon
78
Canon
59
Macro
Nikon
70
Canon
37

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mmCanon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM 15-45mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min16 mm15 mm
Focal Length Max50 mm45 mm
Elements93
Groups7—
Aspherical Elements4★3
ED Elements1★—
CoatingSuper Integrated CoatingCanon coatings
Aperture
Max Aperturef/3.5f/3.5
Min Aperture3.5-6.33.5-6.3
Constant✗✗
Diaphragm Blades7★—
Build
MountNikon ZCanon EF-M
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed✗—
Weight0.14 kg★0.46 kg
Filter Thread46 mm49 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping MotorSTM★
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops4.5 stops★3.5 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance200 mm★—
Max Magnification0.2x★—

Pros & Cons

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

  • 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-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM 15-45mm

  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong versatility (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong aperture (78th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
  • Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile

Pricing

Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM 15-45mm is $37 cheaper (1.2x less).

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm0.489score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM 15-45mm0.417score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm offers 1.2x better value for money

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Newegg
$187
Newegg
refurbished$211
B&H Photo
$327
Adorama
$327
Amazon
$327

Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM 15-45mm

Newegg
$150
Best Buy
$208

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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