Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS vs Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS and Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM.
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Product |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
| Name | Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS | Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL18200 | SAL1855 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
| Release Year | 2010 | 2009 |
| Release Date | 2010-05-11 | 2009-05-18 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
| Lens Type | Superzoom | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 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 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 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 | 30 cm | 25 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,35 | 0,34 |
Aperture |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
| Maximum Aperture |
F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 18 mm F6,3 at 200 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 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
| Construction | 17 elements / 12 groups | 8 elements / 7 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 4 aspheric surfaces | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
| Focal Length | 18-200 mm | 18-55 mm |
| Zoom Range | 182 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 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 76 mm | 70 mm |
| Length | 99 mm | 69 mm |
| Weight | 524 gr | 210 gr |
Other |
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS |
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | N/A | ALC-SH108 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |