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 Samsung 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom 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 Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 is the longer of the two lenses at 32mm. The Samsung 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom with a length of 31mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Samsung 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom's 65mm 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. Samsung 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom weighs 111g, 17% (24g) 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 Samsung 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom has a 43mm 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 43mm filters that we recommend for the Samsung 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Samsung 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom has the Samsung NX 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 Samsung NX1, Samsung NX3000 and Samsung NX30 for the Samsung NX Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
16-50mm but while Nikon Z 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 has the fastest aperture of
F3.5-6.3, the Samsung 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom's widest aperture value is
F3.5 - F5.6.
