Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS vs Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS and Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM.

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Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Name Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SELP1650 SAL1855
Release Date and Price
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Release Year 2012 2009
Release Date 2012-09-12 2009-05-18
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 298 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro Motor Micromotor
Focus Method Extends Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21 0,34
Aperture
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 16 mm
F5,6 at 50 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Construction 9 elements  /  8 groups 8 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 4 aspherical elements No information
Focal Length
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Focal Length 16-50 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range 34 mm 37 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 65 mm 70 mm
Length 30 mm 69 mm
Weight 116 gr 210 gr
Other
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 40 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ALC-SH108
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A