Comparison of Canon EF-S 55-250mm ƒ/4-5.6 IS II and Sony 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DT SAM SAL-55300 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Sony 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DT SAM SAL-55300 × |  Canon EF-S 55-250mm ƒ/4-5.6 IS II × |
|---|---|---|
| Magnification Ratio (x) | 0.27 | 0.31 |
| Filter Size (mm) | 62 | 58 |
| Front Element Rotation | - | - |
| Closest Focus (m) | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 77 | 70 |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| APS Equivalent | 82.5 - 450mm | 88 - 400mm |
| Diagonal Angle of View (degree) | 5.30 - 28.80 | 6.30 - 27.80 |
| Image Circle | APS-C | APS-C |
| Focal Length (mm) | 55.00 - 300.00 | 55.00 - 250.00 |
| Brand | Sony | Canon |
| Name | Sony 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DT SAM SAL-55300 | Canon EF-S 55-250mm ƒ/4-5.6 IS II |
| Weight (g) | 460 | 390 |
| Notes | Includes ALC-SH112 solid-circular lens hood, front and rear lens caps. | Image Stabilization with up to 4 f-stops of correction |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Aperture (f) | 4.50 - 29.00 | 4.00 - 32.00 |
| Lens Construction | 12 elements 9 groups including 1 ED glass element | 12 elements in 10 groups, including 1 UD element |
| Zoom System | Rotary, with lock | Rotary |
| Length (mm) | 116.5 | 108 |
| Diaphragm Blades Type | circular | - |
| Focus Details | Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) | AF (Micro Motor), with manual focus option |
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