The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 and the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC with a length of 78mm, is 9mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3's 61mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 weighs 300g, which means it is 105g (25%) lighter than the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC which has a weight of 405g.
Filter Threads
The Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC:
Lens Mounts
The Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 has the Canon EF-M lens mount whereas the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon M50 II, Canon M200 and Canon M6 MII for the Canon EF-M Mount and Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF Mount.
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC is also available in Nikon F (DX) , Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 has a focal range of 18-150mm and
8.3X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
28.8-240mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC has a focal range of 18-200mm and 11.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 28.8-320mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
