Canon G16 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon G16 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was brought out 16 months later than the SP-820UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the G16 scores versus the SP-820UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G16 enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G16 compared to the SP-820UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and SP-820UZ is 85 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and SP-820UZ.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G16 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SP-820UZ will resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger G16 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.