Canon G16 vs Sony W230

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon G16 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and W230 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was manufactured 4 years later than the W230 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G16 scores against the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 features physical measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G16 vs the W230.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and W230 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and W230.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G16 uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The fresher G16 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.