The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II and the Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM 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 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM is the longer of the two lenses at 75mm. The Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II with a length of 69mm, is 6mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM's 69mm 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. Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM weighs 205g, 7% (17g) lighter than the Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II's weight of 222g.
Filter Threads
The Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM:
Lens Mounts
The Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM has the Canon EF-S lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58 for the Sony Alpha Mount and Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF-S Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
18-55mm and the fastest aperture of
F3.5 - F5.6.
