Canon G16 vs Canon SX160 IS

Below is a extended review of the Canon G16 vs Canon SX160 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and SX160 IS (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and SX160 IS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was introduced 6 months later than the SX160 IS so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G16 matches up against the SX160 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 & Canon PowerShot SX160 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery & Canon SX160 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon G16 offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Canon SX160 IS has specifications of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Canon G16 vs Canon SX160 IS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G16 against the SX160 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and SX160 IS is 85 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and SX160 IS.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G16 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon SX160 IS will show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.