Canon G16 vs Casio EX-H20G

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon G16 vs Casio EX-H20G, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is fairly comparable but the G16 (1/1.7") and EX-H20G (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was revealed 3 years later than the EX-H20G and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G16 grades vs the EX-H20G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 and Casio Exilim EX-H20G. The full galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Casio EX-H20G Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon G16 offers outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Casio EX-H20G has specifications of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon G16 vs Casio EX-H20G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G16 vs the EX-H20G.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and EX-H20G is 85 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and EX-H20G.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G16 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Casio EX-H20G will provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger G16 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.