Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Lets look closer at the Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is very close but the G16 (1/1.7") and JZ300 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was unveiled 3 years later than the JZ300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G16 grades against the JZ300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 & FujiFilm FinePix JZ300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery & FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon G16 features exterior 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 FujiFilm JZ300 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the G16 compared to the JZ300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and JZ300 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and JZ300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The G16 contains the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The younger G16 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.