Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G16

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G16, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and G16 (12MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and G16 (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The A3400 IS was released 21 months before the G16 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the A3400 IS scores versus the G16 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Canon PowerShot G16. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Canon G16 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3400 IS comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon G16 has proportions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3400 IS vs Canon G16 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A3400 IS versus the G16.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and G16 is 96 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and G16.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A3400 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon A3400 IS will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older A3400 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.