Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS vs Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS and Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM.

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Product
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Name Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Release Year 2007 2012
Release Date 2012-07-23
MSRP 199 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF-M
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25
Aperture
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information 7
Optics
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 13 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 3 aspheric elements
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Focal Length 18-55 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm 37 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No
IS
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 68 mm 61 mm
Length 70 mm 61 mm
Weight 200 gr 210 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-60C EW-54
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A