Canon G16 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon G16 and Olympus SZ-30MR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was introduced 2 years later than the SZ-30MR and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the G16 grades vs the SZ-30MR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The whole galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 provides 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 SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G16 and Olympus SZ-30MR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the G16 against the SZ-30MR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and SZ-30MR is 85 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and SZ-30MR.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G16 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus SZ-30MR will provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent G16 will have a benefit in sensor technology.