Canon G16 vs Nikon P7000

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon G16 versus Nikon P7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the P7000 (10MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The G16 was launched 3 years later than the P7000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G16 grades versus the P7000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 and Nikon Coolpix P7000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Nikon P7000 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G16 has physical 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 P7000 has sizing of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Look at the Canon G16 versus Nikon P7000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G16 and the P7000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and P7000 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and P7000.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon G16 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger G16 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.