Canon G16 vs Fujifilm T550

Here, we are analyzing the Canon G16 versus Fujifilm T550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was brought out 11 months after the Fujifilm T550 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G16 grades vs the Fujifilm T550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 and Fujifilm FinePix T550. The entire galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Fujifilm T550 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G16 provides outer measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T550 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Canon G16 versus Fujifilm T550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the G16 against the Fujifilm T550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and Fujifilm T550 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and Fujifilm T550.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G16 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm T550 will resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer G16 provides an edge in sensor technology.