Canon G16 vs Casio EX-FC100

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon G16 and Casio EX-FC100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and EX-FC100 (9MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and EX-FC100 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was introduced 4 years after the EX-FC100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the G16 matches up against the EX-FC100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 and Casio Exilim EX-FC100. The whole galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Casio EX-FC100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 offers 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) and the Casio EX-FC100 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon G16 and Casio EX-FC100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G16 against the EX-FC100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and EX-FC100 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and EX-FC100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G16 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G16 will provide extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern G16 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.