Canon G16 vs Nikon D800

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon G16 vs Nikon D800, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and D800 (36MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and D800 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The G16 was released 18 months after the D800 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon G16 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D800 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the G16 scores against the D800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 & Nikon D800. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery & Nikon D800 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 offers outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon D800 has dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

Examine the Canon G16 vs Nikon D800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G16 and the D800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and D800 is 85 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and D800.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G16 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Nikon D800 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 24MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer G16 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.