Canon G16 vs Canon SX230 HS

The following is a extensive review of the Canon G16 vs Canon SX230 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the SX230 HS (12MP) is fairly close but the G16 (1/1.7") and SX230 HS (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was unveiled 2 years after the SX230 HS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G16 matches up versus the SX230 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 & Canon PowerShot SX230 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery & Canon SX230 HS Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G16 comes with 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) and the Canon SX230 HS has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G16 against the SX230 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and SX230 HS is 85 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and SX230 HS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The G16 uses the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent G16 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.