Canon G16 vs Sony W620

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon G16 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the G16 (1/1.7") and W620 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was launched 23 months later than the W620 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G16 scores vs the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G16 offers physical measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon G16 and Sony W620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G16 versus the W620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and W620 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and W620.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G16 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony W620 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent G16 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.