The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ and the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS 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. Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ is the longer of the two lenses at 44mm. The Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS with a length of 30mm, is 14mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ's 63mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ and Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ and the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS Size and Weight 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. Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS weighs 116g, 14% (20g) lighter than the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ's weight of 136g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS has a 41mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ:
And these are the 41mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ has a focal range of 15-45mm and
3.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
22.5-67.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS has a focal range of 16-50mm and 3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24-75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
