Canon G16 vs Nikon L610

Following is a complete overview of the Canon G16 vs Nikon L610, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and L610 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and L610 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was unveiled 16 months after the L610 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G16 scores against the L610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 & Nikon Coolpix L610. The full galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery & Nikon L610 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G16 has got external dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon L610 has sizing of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the G16 compared to the L610.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and L610 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and L610.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G16 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon L610 will render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer G16 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.