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Canon G16 vs Canon SX200 IS

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon G16 vs Canon SX200 IS Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon G15
Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX210 IS
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Canon G16 vs Canon SX200 IS Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon G16 versus Canon SX200 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is pretty similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and SX200 IS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was manufactured 4 years later than the SX200 IS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G16 matches up against the SX200 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon SX200 IS

 G16 SX200 IS 
RevealedNovember 2013May 2009Fresher by 56 months
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon G16

 SX200 IS G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Canon SX200 IS

 G16 SX200 IS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon G16 vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G16 has got external measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Canon SX200 IS has sizing of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon G16 versus Canon SX200 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G16 against the SX200 IS.

Canon G16 vs Canon SX200 IS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and SX200 IS is 85 and 90 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Canon SX200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and SX200 IS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The G16 features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher G16 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Canon SX200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography details
Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography details
48
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography information
Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others (356 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography highlights
Canon SX200 IS Sports photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than others (356g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
63
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography factors
Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography factors
58
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (360 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging features
Canon SX200 IS Vlogging features
33
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
heavier than others (356g)
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Canon G16 vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Canon SX200 IS
 Canon PowerShot G16Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-11-25 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.4-5.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356g (0.78 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $499 $329