Canon G16 vs Canon SX710 HS

On this page, we are matching up the Canon G16 and Canon SX710 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and SX710 HS (20MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and SX710 HS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the SX710 HS making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G16 scores against the SX710 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 and Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Canon SX710 HS Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account 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 SX710 HS has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Canon G16 and Canon SX710 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G16 compared to the SX710 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and SX710 HS is 85 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and SX710 HS.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G16 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SX710 HS will show extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged G16 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.