Canon G16 vs Olympus 6000

Lets look more closely at the Canon G16 vs Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is very similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and 6000 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was manufactured 4 years after the 6000 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G16 matches up against the 6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 offers physical 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 6000 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon G16 vs Olympus 6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G16 vs the 6000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and 6000 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and 6000.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G16 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G16 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent G16 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.