Canon G16 vs Olympus VH-410

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon G16 vs Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and VH-410 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was released 16 months later than the VH-410 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G16 matches up against the VH-410 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 and Olympus VH-410. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 has outside measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-410 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon G16 vs Olympus VH-410 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G16 vs the VH-410.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and VH-410 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and VH-410.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G16 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus VH-410 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer G16 provides an edge in sensor tech.