Canon G16 vs Nikon S6000

Its time to look more closely at the Canon G16 and Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and S6000 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was announced 3 years later than the S6000 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G16 grades vs the S6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 and Nikon Coolpix S6000. The whole galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Nikon S6000 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 has outside measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon S6000 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon G16 and Nikon S6000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G16 compared to the S6000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and S6000 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and S6000.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G16 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S6000 will give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent G16 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.