Canon M100 vs Canon G16

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon M100 versus Canon G16, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Canon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and G16 (12MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and G16 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

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The M100 was introduced 3 years after the G16 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon G16 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M100 scores against the G16 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M100 & Canon PowerShot G16. The whole galleries are available at Canon M100 Gallery & Canon G16 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M100 features outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Canon G16 has specifications of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the M100 vs the G16.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and G16 is 88 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M100 and G16.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M100 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M100 will offer you greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent M100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.