Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS vs Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS and Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM.

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Product
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Name Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 8546B002
1122C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Release Year 2008 2014
Release Date 2014-06-17
MSRP 699 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 299 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF-M
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 100 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21
Aperture
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 55 mm
F6,3 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information 7
Optics
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 17 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 UD glass element
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Focal Length 18-200 mm 55-200 mm
Zoom Range 182 mm 145 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 3.5 stops
Physical
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 61 mm
Length 102 mm 87 mm
Weight 600 gr 260 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-78D ET-54B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A