Canon G16 vs Olympus 7030

Below, we are looking at the Canon G16 vs Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very close but the G16 (1/1.7") and 7030 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The G16 was unveiled 3 years later than the 7030 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G16 grades vs the 7030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 & Olympus Stylus 7030. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery & Olympus 7030 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 enjoys exterior measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus 7030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the G16 and the 7030.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and 7030 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and 7030.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G16 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus 7030 will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G16 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.