Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM vs Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary

Both are Sony A telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Sony · 2008

70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM

f/4.5760 gSSM

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Sigma

100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary

f/5

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Pick the Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM if

You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5)
You want a wider view: 70mm vs 100mm at the wide end

Pick the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary if

You need more reach: 400mm vs 300mm at the long end

Spec differences

14 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM and the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary
	Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM	Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary
Brand	Sony	Sigma
Format	Full frame	not listed
Focal length	70-300mm	100-400mm
Max aperture	f/4.5 ⅓ stop faster	f/5
Weight	760 g	not listed
Length	135 mm	not listed
Filter thread	62 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	1.2 m	not listed
Max magnification	0.25×	not listed
Aperture blades	9	not listed
Optical design	16 elements / 11 groups	not listed
Autofocus motor	SSM	not listed
Image stabilization	No	not listed
Released	2008	not listed

2 identical specs hidden: mount, type. Show all

Mount: Sony A both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both

Our notes

Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM

This 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens from Sony fits Sony A mount cameras, from the Sony G series. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary

This 100-400mm f/5-6.3 full-frame telephoto zoom lens from Sigma fits Sony A mount cameras, from the Sigma Contemporary line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A long-reach telephoto zoom aimed at sports and wildlife.