Canon G16 vs Sony HX10V

Here, we will be looking at the Canon G16 and Sony HX10V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and HX10V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was announced 22 months later than the HX10V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G16 matches up vs the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G16 comes with external measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G16 and Sony HX10V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the G16 against the HX10V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and HX10V is 85 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and HX10V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G16 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX10V will result in extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G16 will have an edge in sensor technology.