Comparison of Nikon Z 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR DX Nikkor and Sony 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DT SAM SAL-55300

Attribute	Sony 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DT SAM SAL-55300 ×	Nikon Z 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR DX Nikkor ×
Aperture (f)	4.50 - 29.00	4.50 - 16.00
Filter Size (mm)	62	62
Notes	Includes ALC-SH112 solid-circular lens hood, front and rear lens caps.	VR Image Stabilization (up to 5.0 stops); Petal-shaped lens hood included.
Closest Focus (m)	1.4	0.5
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.27	0.23
Zoom System	Rotary, with lock	Rotary
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
APS Equivalent	82.5 - 450mm	75 - 375mm
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Image Circle	APS-C	APS-C (Z-Mount)
Focal Length (mm)	55.00 - 300.00	50.00 - 250.00
Brand	Sony	Nikon
Name	Sony 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DT SAM SAL-55300	Nikon Z 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR DX Nikkor
Weight (g)	460	405
Diaphragm Blades Type	circular	rounded
Lens Construction	12 elements 9 groups including 1 ED glass element	16 elements in 12 groups, including 1 ED glass element
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	5.30 - 28.80	6.50 - 31.50
Length (mm)	116.5	110
Diameter (mm)	77	74
Focus Details	Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM)	Autofocus with STM (Stepper Motor), manual focus