Canon G16 vs Fujifilm S4200

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon G16 vs Fujifilm S4200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is relatively close but the G16 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was introduced 23 months later than the Fujifilm S4200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon G16 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G16 grades vs the Fujifilm S4200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 & Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The whole galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery & Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 has outer measurements 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 S4200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the G16 versus the Fujifilm S4200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and Fujifilm S4200 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and Fujifilm S4200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G16 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm S4200 will render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern G16 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.