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Canon G16 vs Sony S2100

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon G16 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon G15
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon G16 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon G16 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and S2100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was brought out 3 years after the S2100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the G16 scores against the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Sony S2100

 G16 S2100 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2010More modern by 48 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon G16

 S2100 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Sony S2100

 G16 S2100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon G16 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 features 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) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G16 versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G16 compared to the S2100.

Canon G16 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and S2100 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and S2100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G16 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent G16 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography advice
Sony S2100 Portrait photography advice
49
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography advice
Sony S2100 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (356 grams)
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography info
Sony S2100 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery (360 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography advice
Sony S2100 Travel photography advice
64
good battery (360 CIPA)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than average (356 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography info
Sony S2100 Landscape photography info
58
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (360 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
27
nice screen size (3")
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging factors
Sony S2100 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average (356 grams)
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon G16 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Sony S2100
 Canon PowerShot G16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 grams (0.78 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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