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Canon G16 vs Sony G3

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon G16 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Older Model is Canon G15
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon G16 vs Sony G3 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon G16 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very close but the G16 (1/1.7") and G3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was introduced 4 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the G16 scores against the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Sony G3

 G16 G3 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2009More recent by 60 months
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Canon G16

 G3 G16 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon G16 and Sony G3

 G16 G3 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon G16 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 enjoys 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 Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G16 and the G3.

Canon G16 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and G3 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and G3.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G16 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G16 will result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher G16 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G16 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography highlights
Sony G3 Portrait photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography advice
Sony G3 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (356 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 shots)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography info
Sony G3 Travel photography info
64
better than average battery life (360 shots)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors (356g)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
36
you can focus manually
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (356g)
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon G16 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Sony G3
 Canon PowerShot G16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-25 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356g (0.78 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $499 $200