Canon G16 vs Nikon S3500

Let's look closer at the Canon G16 and Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and S3500 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was manufactured 10 months after the S3500 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the G16 scores against the S3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The entire galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon G16 enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G16 and Nikon S3500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G16 compared to the S3500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and S3500 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and S3500.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G16 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S3500 will produce greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent G16 will have a benefit in sensor tech.