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

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

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Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Name Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL1855 SELP1650
Release Date and Price
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Release Year 2010 2012
Release Date 2010 2012-09-12
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 298 USD
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Lens Type
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Mount Sony E Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor Micro Motor
Focus Method Extends Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 24 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,31 0,21
Aperture
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Maximum 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
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
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 9 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 4 aspheric elements 4 aspherical elements
Focal Length
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Focal Length 18-55 mm 16-50 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm 34 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot)
Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 62 mm 65 mm
Length 60 mm 30 mm
Weight 214 gr 116 gr
Other
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 49 mm 40 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH112 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A