Canon G16 vs Casio EX-FH100

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon G16 versus Casio EX-FH100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the EX-FH100 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the G16 (1/1.7") and EX-FH100 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was launched 3 years later than the EX-FH100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the G16 grades versus the EX-FH100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 and Casio Exilim EX-FH100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and Casio EX-FH100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FH100 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Canon G16 versus Casio EX-FH100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G16 and the EX-FH100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and EX-FH100 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and EX-FH100.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G16 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G16 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern G16 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.