Canon G16 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon G16 versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was brought out 23 months after the Fujifilm Z1000EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G16 grades vs the Fujifilm Z1000EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 & Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery & Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 offers exterior measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G16 versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G16 and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 85 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G16 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern G16 will have an edge in sensor tech.