Canon G16 vs Sony HX20V

Here, we are matching up the Canon G16 vs Sony HX20V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and HX20V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was brought out 17 months later than the HX20V making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the G16 matches up versus the HX20V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G16 enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Canon G16 vs Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G16 compared to the HX20V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and HX20V is 85 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and HX20V.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G16 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX20V will offer you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent G16 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.