Canon G16 vs Fujifilm JZ100

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon G16 versus Fujifilm JZ100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is pretty similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was announced 23 months later than the Fujifilm JZ100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G16 matches up versus the Fujifilm JZ100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 and Fujifilm FinePix JZ100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G16 features physical measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JZ100 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Canon G16 versus Fujifilm JZ100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the G16 and the Fujifilm JZ100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and Fujifilm JZ100 is 85 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and Fujifilm JZ100.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G16 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm JZ100 will offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G16 will have an edge in sensor innovation.