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Canon G16 vs Sony W230

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon G16 vs Sony W230 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
  • Superseded the Canon G15
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon G16 vs Sony W230 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Sony W230

 G16 W230 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2009More recent by 59 months
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Canon G16

 W230 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Sony W230

 G16 W230 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon G16 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Canon G16 vs Sony W230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G16 vs Sony W230 size comparison

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

Canon G16 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon G16 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
49
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography information
Sony W230 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (356 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography details
Sony W230 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (360 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography info
Sony W230 Travel photography info
64
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors (356g)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography advice
Sony W230 Landscape photography advice
58
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W230 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (356 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon G16 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Sony W230
 Canon PowerShot G16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356g (0.78 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $499 $180