Canon G16 vs Canon SX620 HS

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon G16 versus Canon SX620 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and SX620 HS (20MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and SX620 HS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was brought out 3 years before the SX620 HS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G16 matches up against the SX620 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 & Canon PowerShot SX620 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery & Canon SX620 HS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 provides external measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Canon SX620 HS has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G16 and the SX620 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and SX620 HS is 85 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and SX620 HS.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G16 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon SX620 HS will result in greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged G16 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.