Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS vs Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS and Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6.

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Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Name Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL18200 SAL1870
Release Date and Price
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Release Year 2010 2006
Release Date 2010-05-11 2006-06-15
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
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 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro Motor No information
Focus Method Extends Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,35 0,25
Aperture
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
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 70 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 4 aspheric surfaces 1 Aspherical and 1 ED Glass Element
Focal Length
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Focal Length 18-200 mm 18-70 mm
Zoom Range 182 mm 52 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 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 66 mm
Length 99 mm 77 mm
Weight 524 gr 235 gr
Other
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
Sony DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A PH-RBA 55
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A