Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS vs Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
Both are Sony E lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 91 g lighter (524 g vs 615 g)
- You want a compact lens: 99 mm vs 123.4 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Travel and holidays, video with a single lens, general all-round shots
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary if
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 200mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.35× maximum magnification
- You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2010
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS | Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Focal length |
18-200mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Weight |
524 g
lighter
|
615 g
|
| Length |
99 mm
shorter
|
123.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
75.5 mm
|
73.8 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.35×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2010
|
2025
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
A stabilized all-in-one zoom for APS-C E-mount, covering 18-200mm. It weighs about 524 g, with a 67mm filter size and 0.3 m minimum focus.
Pros
- 11x zoom range
- Optical SteadyShot
- Convenient one-lens kit
- Close focus of 0.3 m
Cons
- Slow aperture at the long end
- Image quality below primes and shorter zooms
Our notes
Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
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