Canon G16 vs Nikon S9100

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon G16 versus Nikon S9100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is pretty similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and S9100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was announced 2 years after the S9100 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G16 matches up vs the S9100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 comes with outer dimensions 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 S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Canon G16 versus Nikon S9100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G16 vs the S9100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and S9100 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and S9100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G16 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The younger G16 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.