Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE vs Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE and Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM.

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Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Name Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL18200LE SAL55300
Release Date and Price
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Release Year 2012 2012
Release Date 2012-05-17 2012-07-25
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 848 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro Motor Micro Motor
Focus Method Extends Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 50 cm 140 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,27 0,27
Aperture
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 12 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 4 Aspheric surfaces, 2 ED elements ED glass element
Focal Length
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Focal Length 18-200 mm 55-300 mm
Zoom Range 182 mm 245 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 68 mm 77 mm
Length 97 mm 117 mm
Weight 460 gr 460 gr
Other
Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH124 ALC-SH112
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A