Canon G16 vs Fujifilm JX370

Here, we are comparing the Canon G16 versus Fujifilm JX370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) is very similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm JX370 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was launched 2 years after the Fujifilm JX370 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G16 grades vs the Fujifilm JX370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 and Fujifilm FinePix JX370. The complete galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Fujifilm JX370 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 features external dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX370 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Canon G16 versus Fujifilm JX370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G16 vs the Fujifilm JX370.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and Fujifilm JX370 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and Fujifilm JX370.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G16 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm JX370 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G16 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.