Canon G16 vs Ricoh PX

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon G16 vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and PX (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and PX (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was revealed 2 years after the PX which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G16 grades against the PX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 and Ricoh PX. The full galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 provides exterior 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) and the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon G16 vs Ricoh PX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G16 versus the PX.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and PX is 85 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and PX.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G16 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh PX will give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer G16 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.