Canon G16 vs Casio EX-H15

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon G16 vs Casio EX-H15, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the EX-H15 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and EX-H15 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was revealed 3 years after the EX-H15 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G16 scores versus the EX-H15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 & Casio Exilim EX-H15. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery & Casio EX-H15 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 enjoys 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-H15 has dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G16 vs the EX-H15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and EX-H15 is 85 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and EX-H15.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G16 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-H15 will give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G16 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.