Canon G16 vs Nikon S02

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon G16 versus Nikon S02, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the S02 (13MP) is very close but the G16 (1/1.7") and S02 (1/3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was released 3 months later than the S02 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon G16 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S02 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G16 scores against the S02 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 & Nikon Coolpix S02. The complete galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery & Nikon S02 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 has got outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon S02 has proportions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G16 versus the S02.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and S02 is 85 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and S02.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G16 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S02 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively.