Canon G16 vs Samsung TL220

Let's look more in depth at the Canon G16 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty close but the G16 (1/1.7") and TL220 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was launched 4 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G16 matches up vs the TL220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 and Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G16 features physical 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) while the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G16 compared to the TL220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and TL220 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and TL220.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G16 has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher G16 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.