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Canon G16 vs Sony HX5

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Canon G16 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Replaced the Canon G15
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Canon G16 vs Sony HX5 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon G16 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is fairly close but the G16 (1/1.7") and HX5 (1/2.4") feature different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was launched 3 years later than the HX5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the G16 matches up versus the HX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Sony HX5

 G16 HX5 
AnnouncedNovember 2013June 2010Fresher by 42 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Canon G16

 HX5 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Sony HX5

 G16 HX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon G16 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G16 and Sony HX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G16 compared to the HX5.

Canon G16 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and HX5 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and HX5.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G16 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G16 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G16 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography details
Sony HX5 Portrait photography details
49
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
20
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography information
Sony HX5 Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (356 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery (360 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography info
Sony HX5 Travel photography info
64
good battery (360 per charge)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (356 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
60
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography details
Sony HX5 Landscape photography details
58
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
37
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX5 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (356g)
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Canon G16 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Sony HX5
 Canon PowerShot G16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356g (0.78 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $499 $275