Canon G16 vs Fujifilm T500

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon G16 and Fujifilm T500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was brought out 11 months later than the Fujifilm T500 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the G16 matches up against the Fujifilm T500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 and Fujifilm FinePix T500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and Fujifilm T500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 features outer measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T500 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Canon G16 and Fujifilm T500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G16 and the Fujifilm T500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and Fujifilm T500 is 85 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and Fujifilm T500.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G16 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm T500 will render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger G16 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.