Canon G16 vs Canon SX500 IS

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon G16 versus Canon SX500 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and SX500 IS (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and SX500 IS (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was announced 16 months after the SX500 IS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the G16 grades against the SX500 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 & Canon PowerShot SX500 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery & Canon SX500 IS Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 features outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Canon SX500 IS has measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G16 and the SX500 IS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and SX500 IS is 85 and 80 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and SX500 IS.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G16 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon SX500 IS will result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern G16 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.