The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 and the Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 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 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 is the longer of the two lenses at 45mm. The Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 with a length of 32mm, is 13mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 and Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 and the Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 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. Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 weighs 130g, 3% (5g) lighter than the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3's weight of 135g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 has the Canon EF-M lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and
Focal Range
Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 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.
On the other hand, the Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 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.
