Canon G16 vs Olympus SH-50

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon G16 vs Olympus SH-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and SH-50 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and SH-50 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was introduced 11 months after the SH-50 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G16 grades versus the SH-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 & Olympus SH-50. The whole galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G16 enjoys outside dimensions 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 Olympus SH-50 has sizing of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G16 and the SH-50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and SH-50 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and SH-50.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G16 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SH-50 will provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern G16 provides an advantage in sensor tech.