Canon G16 vs Nikon S5200

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon G16 and Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and S5200 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The G16 was introduced 10 months after the S5200 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G16 matches up against the S5200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 and Nikon Coolpix S5200. The whole galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Nikon S5200 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 comes with outer measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5200 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Canon G16 and Nikon S5200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the G16 and the S5200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and S5200 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and S5200.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G16 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S5200 will resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer G16 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.