Canon A1100 IS vs Canon G16

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon A1100 IS versus Canon G16, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the G16 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and G16 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The A1100 IS was announced 5 years prior to the G16 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A1100 IS scores versus the G16 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Canon PowerShot G16. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Canon G16 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS provides physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Canon G16 has proportions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A1100 IS versus the G16.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and G16 is 93 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and G16.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The A1100 IS comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.