Canon G16 vs Sony RX100 VA

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon G16 versus Sony RX100 VA, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and RX100 VA (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was unveiled 5 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G16 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the G16 matches up against the RX100 VA when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G16 features outer measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Canon G16 versus Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G16 vs the RX100 VA.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and RX100 VA is 85 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G16 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 VA will provide you with more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older G16 will be behind in sensor technology.