Canon G16 vs Olympus TG-4

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon G16 versus Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and TG-4 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was revealed 16 months earlier than the TG-4 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G16 matches up vs the TG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G16 comes with outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Canon G16 versus Olympus TG-4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G16 and the TG-4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and TG-4 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and TG-4.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G16 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-4 will result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged G16 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.