Canon G16 vs Nikon S9900

Here, we will be matching up the Canon G16 and Nikon S9900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and S9900 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was manufactured 14 months before the S9900 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G16 grades against the S9900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon G16 has got outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check the Canon G16 and Nikon S9900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G16 and the S9900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and S9900 is 85 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and S9900.

All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G16 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon S9900 will offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older G16 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.