Canon G16 vs Casio EX-10

Here, we are matching up the Canon G16 and Casio EX-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/1.7").

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The G16 was announced very close to the EX-10 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G16 grades vs the EX-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 and Casio Exilim EX-10. The whole galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Casio EX-10 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G16 comes with external dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Casio EX-10 has sizing of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G16 and Casio EX-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G16 compared to the EX-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and EX-10 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and EX-10.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you need to take the release date of the products into consideration.