Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G vs Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SonyE 16-55mm F2.8 G | SonyE PZ 10-20mm F4 G | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | September 2019 | June 2022 |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 16–55 mm | 10–20 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Optical construction | Seventeen elements in twelve groups | Eleven elements in eight groups |
| Special elements | Two AA (advanced aspherical) elements, two further aspherical elements and three ED glass elements | Three aspherical elements, two ED glass elements and one ED aspherical element |
| Coatings | Nano AR Coating and fluorine-coated front element | – |
| Diaphragm | Nine rounded blades | Seven rounded blades |
| Angle of view | 83°–29° APS-C | 109°–70° APS-C |
| Mount and compatibility | ||
| Mounts | Sony E | Sony E |
| Image circle | APS-C | APS-C |
| Image circle detail | APS-C coverage; 24–82.5 mm equivalent field of view | APS-C coverage; 15–30 mm equivalent field of view |
| Teleconverter support | Not compatible with SEL14TC or SEL20TC | Not compatible with SEL14TC or SEL20TC |
| Focus and stabilisation | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.33 m | 0.13 m (manual focus) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.2× | 0.18× (manual focus) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Autofocus detail | XD linear motor for autofocus | Two linear motors and internal focusing; maker does not designate these motors XD |
| Focus distance detail | 0.33 m minimum focus; Linear Response MF | Minimum focus 0.20 m in AF; MF 0.13 m at wide angle or 0.17 m at telephoto; Linear Response MF |
| Magnification detail | 0.20× maximum magnification | Maximum magnification 0.14× in AF or 0.18× in MF |
| Stabilisation detail | No optical stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisation | No optical stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisation |
| Video features | – | Reduced focus breathing, zoom focus shift and axis shift; breathing compensation requires a compatible camera, slightly changes field of view/image quality and may not fully compensate breathing. Remote zoom through compatible bodies, grips, remotes or app |
| Design | ||
| Dust and moisture resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| Maximum diameter | 73 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Length | 100 mm | 55 mm |
| Weight | 494 g | 178 g (better) |
| Controls | Separate zoom and manual-focus rings, AF/MF switch and one customisable focus-hold button; no aperture ring | Separate electronic zoom and manual-focus rings, variable-speed zoom lever, AF/MF switch and one customisable focus-hold button; no aperture ring |
| Zoom design | Barrel extends during zooming; Photography Blog measured approximately 35 mm additional extension from 16 to 55 mm | Internal power zoom; barrel length remains constant during zooming and focusing |
| Filter detail | 67 mm front filter thread; front filter does not rotate during focusing (Photography Blog) | 62 mm front filter thread; front element does not rotate during focusing |
| Weather resistance | Dust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proof | Dust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proof |
| Dimensions detail | 73 mm maximum diameter × 100 mm length | 69.8 mm maximum diameter × 55 mm length; internal zooming and focusing |
| Weight detail | Approximately 494 g lens; separate hood and caps excluded | Approximately 178 g lens; separate hood and caps excluded |
| Lens hood | ALC-SH161 petal bayonet hood | ALC-SH169 petal bayonet hood |
| In the box | ALC-SH161 hood, ALC-F67S front cap, ALC-R1EM rear cap and soft case | ALC-SH169 hood, ALC-F62S front cap and ALC-R1EM rear cap; no case listed |
| Release detail | Sony Hong Kong specified end of September 2019 availability. Photography Blog Mark Goldstein tested Alpha 6600. Digital Camera World Chris George and Matthew Richards identify Alpha 6600 sample images and Alpha 6400 lab testing. Their long-end corner assessments differ; Digital Camera World explicitly removed forced distortion correction for raw lab testing. Reviews’ historical stabilised-body lists are not used as a current compatibility restriction | Sony Hong Kong specified mid-June 2022 availability. Independent full reviews were authored by Photography Blog Mark Goldstein, testing ZV-E10, and Digital Camera World Matthew Richards, whose sample images identify Alpha 7R III. Their wide-open edge-sharpness judgments differ. Sony identifies two focus linear motors; Photography Blog’s statement that the zoom ring actuates those focus motors is not adopted. Unconfirmed fluorine coating and occasional copied FE PZ 16–35 references in that review are omitted |
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