Canon G16 vs Canon SX210 IS

Below, we are reviewing the Canon G16 versus Canon SX210 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the SX210 IS (14MP) is very well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and SX210 IS (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was manufactured 3 years later than the SX210 IS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G16 matches up versus the SX210 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and Canon SX210 IS Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G16 provides outside 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) while the Canon SX210 IS has sizing of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G16 and the SX210 IS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and SX210 IS is 85 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and SX210 IS.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G16 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SX210 IS will give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger G16 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.