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 Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ 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. Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ 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. On the other hand, the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ's 63mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II and Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ 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 Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ 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 29g (21%) lighter than the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ which has a weight of 136g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II has a filter size of 41mm whereas the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ 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 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 52mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ:
Lens Mounts
The Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ has the Fujifilm X 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 Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X 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 Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ has a focal range of 15-45mm and 3.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 22.5-67.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
