Canon G16 vs Sony TX1

Let's look much closer at the Canon G16 vs Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and TX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.

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The G16 was introduced 4 years after the TX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G16 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the G16 scores versus the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 has external dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G16 and the TX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and TX1 is 85 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and TX1.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G16 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G16 will offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer G16 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.