Canon G16 vs Samsung SL820

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon G16 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and SL820 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was released 4 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the G16 matches up against the SL820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 and Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G16 features external dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon G16 and Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G16 versus the SL820.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and SL820 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and SL820.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The G16 features the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent G16 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.