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 Nikon 1 VR 6.7-13mm f3.5-5.6 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. Nikon 1 VR 6.7-13mm f3.5-5.6 is the longer of the two lenses at 46mm. The Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 with a length of 32mm, is 14mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Nikon 1 VR 6.7-13mm f3.5-5.6's 57mm 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. Nikon 1 VR 6.7-13mm f3.5-5.6 weighs 125g, 7% (10g) 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 Nikon 1 VR 6.7-13mm f3.5-5.6 has a 52mm 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 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 1 VR 6.7-13mm f3.5-5.6:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Nikon 1 VR 6.7-13mm f3.5-5.6 has the Nikon 1 lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon Z30, Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z50 for the Nikon Z Mount and Nikon 1 J5, Nikon 1 S2 and Nikon 1 J4 for the Nikon 1 Mount.
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 Nikon 1 VR 6.7-13mm f3.5-5.6 has a focal range of 6.7-13mm and 1.9X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 18.9-35.1mm when used on a 1" format camera.