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 and the Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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 NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 weighs 73g, 37% (43g) lighter than the Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS's weight of 116g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS has a filter size of 41mm whereas the Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 has a 39mm 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:
And these are the 39mm filters that we recommend for the Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6:
Lens Mounts
The Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 has the Samsung NX-M 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 Samsung NX mini, and for the Samsung NX-M Mount.
Focal Range
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS 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 Samsung NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 has a focal range of 9-27mm and 3.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24.3-72.9mm when used on a 1" format camera.
