Canon G16 vs Nikon S640

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon G16 and Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is fairly similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and S640 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was unveiled 4 years after the S640 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G16 matches up versus the S640 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 & Nikon Coolpix S640. The full galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery & Nikon S640 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon G16 offers external measurements 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 S640 has specifications of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G16 and Nikon S640 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G16 compared to the S640.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and S640 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and S640.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The G16 uses the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The more recent G16 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.