Canon G16 vs Canon N

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon G16 vs Canon N, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the N (12MP) is pretty close but the G16 (1/1.7") and N (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was brought out 11 months after the N which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G16 grades vs the N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 and Canon PowerShot N. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and Canon N Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G16 provides outer measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Canon N has specifications of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G16 and the N.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and N is 85 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and N.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The G16 has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent G16 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.