Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G vs Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G and Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM.

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Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Name Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL1655G SAL1855
Release Date and Price
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Release Year 2019 2009
Release Date 2019-08-28 2009-05-18
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Linear Motor Micromotor
Focus Method Extends Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 33 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2 0,34
Aperture
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 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 9 7
Optics
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 8 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Two AA (advanced aspherical) elements, two aspherical elements, three ED (extra-low dipsersion) elements. Fluorine coated front element. No information
Focal Length
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Focal Length 16-55 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range 39 mm 37 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 73 mm 70 mm
Length 100 mm 69 mm
Weight 494 gr 210 gr
Other
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH161 ALC-SH108
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A