Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM vs Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3to review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Top Features
- 18-250mm Focal Range
- F3.5 – F6.3 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Filter Thread: 72mm
- Max Format: APS-C / DX
- Sony Alpha Mount
- Weight: 470g.
- Diameter: 74mm
- Length: 89mm
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Top Features
- 18-200mm Focal Range
- F3.5 – F6.3 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 62mm
- Max Format:
- Sony Alpha Mount
- Weight: 405g.
- Diameter: 73mm
- Length: 86mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.45m
- Max Magnification:0.27x
Our Winner: Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM over Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Focal Length – Tele
250mm
vs
200mm
50mm more Tele coverage
Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Optical Zoom
13.90x
vs
11.10x
More flexible focal coverage
Minimum Focus Distance
m
vs
0.45m
can focus closer to the subject
Diaphgragm Blades
7
vs
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Weight
405g
vs
470g
65g lighter
Diameter
73mm
vs
74mm
1mm smaller in diameter
Length
86mm
vs
89mm
3mm shorter
Filter Thread
62mm
vs
72mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Max Magnification
0.27x
vs
x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Internal Zoom
No
vs
No
Length of the lens changes during zooming
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM vs Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 All Features
General
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3
Brand
Sigma
Sony
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
Price
CHECK PRICE
CHECK PRICE
Lens Type
SuperZoom
SuperZoom
Lens Mount
Sony Alpha
Sony Alpha
Max Format
APS-C / DX
APS-C / DX
Focal Range
18-250mm
18-200mm
Image Stabilization
Yes
No
Colour
Black
Black
Zoom Method
Rotary (extending)
Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom
–
–
Zoom Lock
Yes
–
Zoom Ratio
13.9X
11.1X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F3.5 – F6.3
F3.5 – F6.3
Min Aperture
F22.0 – F40.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
unknown
7
Optics
Optical Elements
16
15
Optical Groups
13
13
Special Elements
unknown
2 ED glass elements, 3 aspherical lenses
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
unknown
0.45m
Max Magnification
unknown
0.27X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Micro-type ultrasonic
Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual
Yes
Focus Method
Internal
Internal
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
470g
405g
Diameter
74mm
73mm
Length
89mm
86mm
Materials
Unknown
Unknown
Weather Sealing
No
Unknown
Filter Thread
72mm
62mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
Unknown
petal shaped hood SH0008
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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