Canon G16 vs Canon SX260 HS

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon G16 vs Canon SX260 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the SX260 HS (12MP) is relatively comparable but the G16 (1/1.7") and SX260 HS (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was announced 18 months after the SX260 HS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the G16 grades versus the SX260 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 & Canon PowerShot SX260 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery & Canon SX260 HS Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 features outside measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Canon SX260 HS has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G16 and the SX260 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and SX260 HS is 85 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and SX260 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The G16 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more modern G16 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.