Canon G16 vs Sony W620
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Canon G16 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
- Launched November 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon G15
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2012
Canon G16 vs Sony W620 Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Canon G16 vs Sony W620 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Sony W620
G16 | W620 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 23 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Canon G16
W620 | G16 |
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Common features in the Canon G16 and Sony W620
G16 | W620 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon G16 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
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.
Canon G16 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Canon G16 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-11-25 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 356 grams (0.78 pounds) | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 230 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-10L | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $499 | $102 |