Canon G16 vs Nikon AW110

Below is a complete overview of the Canon G16 vs Nikon AW110, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and AW110 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and AW110 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The G16 was launched 5 months later than the AW110 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G16 scores vs the AW110 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 and Nikon Coolpix AW110. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Nikon AW110 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon AW110 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Canon G16 vs Nikon AW110 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G16 compared to the AW110.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and AW110 is 85 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and AW110.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G16 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon AW110 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively.