Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS vs Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS and Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM.

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Product
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Name Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SEL55210/B SAL55200/2
Release Date and Price
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Release Year 2011 2009
Release Date 2011-08-24 2009-05-18
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 298 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Mount Sony E Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor Micro Motor
Focus Method Internal Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 100 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,22 0,29
Aperture
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Maximum Aperture F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 55 mm
F6,3 at 210 mm
Variable Aperture
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information ED glass element
Focal Length
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Focal Length 55-210 mm 55-200 mm
Zoom Range 155 mm 145 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 64 mm 72 mm
Length 108 mm 85 mm
Weight 345 gr 305 gr
Other
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 49 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH115 ALC-SH102
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A