Canon G16 vs Nikon L810

Let's look much closer at the Canon G16 vs Nikon L810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and L810 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and L810 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was manufactured 23 months later than the L810 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G16 matches up versus the L810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 & Nikon Coolpix L810. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery & Nikon L810 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G16 offers exterior dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G16 versus the L810.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and L810 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and L810.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G16 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon L810 will offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent G16 will have an edge in sensor tech.