Canon G16 vs Nikon S1000pj

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon G16 vs Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and S1000pj (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was revealed 4 years after the S1000pj which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G16 matches up against the S1000pj for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 & Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery & Nikon S1000pj Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 offers exterior dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon S1000pj has proportions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G16 and the S1000pj.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and S1000pj is 85 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and S1000pj.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The G16 has got the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher G16 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.