The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II and the Canon RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS 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 RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS is the longer of the two lenses at 44mm. The Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II with a length of 30mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II and Canon RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II and the Canon RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS 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. Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II weighs 107g, which means it is 23g (17%) lighter than the Canon RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS which has a weight of 130g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II has a filter size of 41mm whereas the Canon RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS 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 41mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS:
Lens Mounts
The Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Canon R50 V , Canon R100 and Canon R50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II 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 RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS has a focal range of 18-45mm and 2.5X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 28.8-72mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
