Sony
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 vs
Sigma
10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Image stabilization Sony SteadyShot vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
More magnification 1:3.3 (0.3x) vs 1:6.6 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 2x larger in your photo
More zoom 3.1x vs 2x
Help
 More than 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly lighter 194 g vs 0.5 kg
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 2.7x lighter
Slightly better telephoto 55 mm vs 20 mm
Help
 Around 3x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly cheaper $199.99 vs $599.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $399 cheaper (3x less)
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Learn more about
the Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Reasons to consider the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha Learn more about
the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6:55 mm
10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha:20 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$599
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$248
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Compare the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Compare the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Wide angle lens

$149
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT

Wide angle lens

$218
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Wide angle lens

$798
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 DT vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard

Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard

Wide angle lens

$700
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Sony 16mm f/2.8

Sony 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$998
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 16mm f/2.8 vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$185 - $199
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Low light lens

$218
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 DT

Sony 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 DT

Wide angle lens

$798
Weight Slightly lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 DT vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Sony-alpha

Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$629
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Sony-alpha vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$479
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$479
Magnification Much more magnification
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Sony-alpha vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$649
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha

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