Canon G16 vs Sony W220

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon G16 versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively close but the G16 (1/1.7") and W220 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was released 4 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G16 grades against the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon G16 comes with outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G16 vs the W220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and W220 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and W220.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The G16 provides the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The more recent G16 should have an edge in sensor tech.