Canon G16 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon G16 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty close but the G16 (1/1.7") and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was introduced 3 years after the SP-800 UZ which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G16 grades vs the SP-800 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 comes with external dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon G16 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G16 versus the SP-800 UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and SP-800 UZ is 85 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G16 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer G16 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.