The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C and the Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses. Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C is the longer of the two lenses at 77mm. The Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS with a length of 65mm, is 12mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C's 62mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS weighs 195g, 31% (90g) lighter than the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C's weight of 285g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Zoom Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C and the Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-H2S.
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C is also available in Leica L and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C has a focal range of 18-50mm and 2.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27-75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera. Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS 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.